CLEAN BREAK (PART 1): Members for life — The capture of Cape Town’s planning tribunal
In this first instalment of a three-part investigative series that reveals some of the lesser-known facts about Cape Town’s development space, Daily Maverick reports on the political capture of the municipal planning tribunal, the official body that handles billions of rands per year in land-use applications. According to the national legislation, these tribunals are supposed to be independent. But the DA-led municipal council has passed a by-law that allows members to serve
An investigation into Cape Town's development sector has uncovered alleged political capture of the municipal planning tribunal. This tribunal is responsible for processing land-use applications valued in the billions of rands annually. While national law mandates these tribunals to operate independently, a by-law enacted by the DA-led municipal council permits members to hold their positions indefinitely.
This situation raises concerns about the independence and integrity of a body that makes decisions impacting significant financial investments and urban development in Cape Town.
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