The increased demand placed on Municipality for both infrastructure and services has not been matched by incoming revenue. This has in most cases led to reduced services at ground level, which, if left unchecked would ultimately lead to degeneration and urban decay. This is a situation which is clearly unacceptable to property owners.

Legislation makes provision for the establishment of Section 21 companies to work hand in hand with local authorities in supplementing the basic services that are provided by local municipalities.

The CID model is based on an international practice that is aimed at preventing degeneration of cities and industrial areas with subsequent urban decay. The model facilitates upliftment, economic growth and substainable development.

Our core responsibilities are:-

• To supplement and enhance basic services provided by the City of Cape Town
• To facilitate investment in the area
• To facilitate a co-operative approach between the City and private sector in the provision of municipal services
• To halt degeneration and facilitate upliftment of the industrial area
• To promote economic growth and sustainable development

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A levy over and above the existing property rates is charged by the City of Cape Town in the CID geographic area.

This levy is expressed as cents in the rand and is based on the municipal valuation of the property.

These funds are then paid over to the CID which, in turn, operates according to an approved business plan and budget.

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The section 21 company comprises of directors and committee members who are either land owners in the area or are representing on behalf of land owners.

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There are four primary service delivery–orientated activities:-

• SECURITY
• CLEANSING
• MARKETING
• PROJECTS

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