Recorded webinar | 22 September 2026
The City of Cape Town’s proposed Short-Term Letting By-Law has significant implications for hospitality operators across the accommodation sector, from formal hotels and guesthouses to B&Bs and short-term rental properties.
As your representative body, FEDHASA Cape consulted with members, gathered their concerns, and went back to the City with a clear ask: come and speak to our members directly, before the public comment period closes. The City agreed, and on 22 September 2026, FEDHASA Cape facilitated a virtual engagement session between members and the City officials responsible for drafting the by-law.
The session covered the four key areas members identified as most pressing:
- How the by-law will define and differentiate between categories of short-term letting operators
- The practical requirements and timelines for compliance, and support available to smaller operators
- How enforcement will work in practice, and what recourse operators will have
If you were unable to attend, you can watch the full recording below.
The public comment period closes on 5 October 2026. Watch the session, read the City’s FAQ, and make your submission before the deadline. This is the public participation process in action, and your input still counts.
Send further queries or comments directly to the City via STL@capetown.gov.za
