Informal Traders Can Collect Permits for Greenmarket Square

From Wednesday, 28 November, the permits of successful applicants will be available for collection from the Green Point Traffic Department during office hours 08:00 - 16:30. Traders that have submitted an application and wish to ascertain whether the permit is ready for collection, can contact 021 406 8861/70.

The City will resume the management of Greenmarket Square from Saturday, 1 December 2007. The logistical planning has been completed and the City's internal services are ready to ensure a smooth transition.

"Traders must rest assured that the City will not allow a situation to prevail which results in traders being prevented from collecting their permits or being exploited over rent issues," says Simon Grindrod, Mayoral Committee Member for Social, Economic Development and Tourism.

"The collection or demand of "rent" from a trader by any party other than the City will not be tolerated. Any trader who is faced with attempts to intimidate or coerce him/her into making a payment to any party other than the City must immediately notify the City officials on duty at the Square or lay a charge with the South African Police Services. Traders are assured that the full assistance of the Metro Police Service will be available to ensure a calm transition to the new
informal trading permit system on 1 December 2007," he said.

All traders are urged to have their permits available and ready for inspection on 1 December 2007 and thereafter as the principle of "no permit no trade" will apply and this too will be enforced by the Metro Police.

Issued by:
Directorate: Communication
City Of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 2201

Media Queries:
Mansoor Mohamed
Tel: 021 400 2589
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