09/09/2026, 00:51
Dear Fellow Melkbosstrand Residents,
Today was an important and, we believe, historic day for the Melkbosstrand community.
Following the successful petition campaign, Mr Johann Steyn and Cllr. Karl Bodin (CAPEXIT) visited the City of Cape Town City Manager’s Office to formally hand over the following:
* The petition containing more than 450 signatures from Melkbosstrand residents;
* The comments and concerns submitted by residents;
* The independent Structural Engineer’s report on the Duynefontein bus shelters;
* The relevant City Streets, Public Places and Prevention of Noise Nuisances By-law; and
* Cllr Bodin’s comprehensive Memorandum calling for urgent action on the issues raised by the community.
The City Manager has confirmed that the documents will be forwarded to the relevant Executive Directors and City departments, including Urban Mobility, Safety & Security, Health and Community Services, among others, for their attention and response.
We have been advised that progress feedback is expected by the end of next week. We will, of course, keep all petition signatories informed of developments and the City's response.
A special thank you
This achievement would not have been possible without the dedicated activists and concerned residents of Melkbosstrand who have stood their ground for many years. You have continued to raise these issues, despite the frustrations of not always being heard.
Today demonstrates what can happen when a community stands together, documents its concerns and refuses to give up.
We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Cllr. Karl Bodin of the Cape Independence Party (CAPEXIT) for agreeing to represent the Melkbosstrand community in this matter. He has taken the concerns seriously, visited the affected areas, seen the problems first-hand and committed himself to ensuring that the City's attention is focused on finding practical solutions. He will continue holding the City accountable over this entire investigation and eventual outcome and provide feedback to all.
The petition has now been handed over. The Engineer's findings are on the City's desk. The community's concerns have been formally recorded.
The ball is now firmly in the City of Cape Town's court.
Thank you to every person who signed, commented, shared information and stood with the community. Please don't leave this Petition page. You'll continue to receive ALL feedback from the City directly in your inbox. Furthermore, we'll be sharing Cllr. Bodin's Memorandum and other important documents with you, so you are fully aware of all the issues on the table and how they are being tackled.
This is our community. These are our public spaces. And we will continue to stand together until meaningful action is taken.
Kind regards
