Our Community

A long term deterioration in the standard of municipal services provided to Camps Bay, together with a number of public safety incidents, motivated members of the community to investigate whether a City Improvement District  (CID) should be established in Camps Bay, and in accordance with City of Cape Town requirements, a Steering Committee has been established.

The proposed CID includes the beachfront and village, the Glen and Roundhouse, Rontree 1 and 2, Bakoven and the open land alongside. Camps Bay High School, Glen Country Club and Maidens Cove and adjacent open spaces, and  Glen Beach bungalows are all excluded because they have already been included in the soon-to-be-established Clifton CID.

The members of the CID Steering Committee are residents of Camps Bay with a track record of community service, drawn from many of the community organisations that work for Camps Bay. Members of the CID Steering Committee receive no compensation and have no special influence over decisions made for funding priorities.

The CID establishment application can only be submitted to the City after a supporting vote of not less than 60% of rateable property owners within the CID area has been attained.

Should the CID establishment application be successful, the Camps Bay CID Steering Committee will establish a Non-Profit Company (NPC) in terms of the Companies Act 71 of 2008.  Once it is established, property owners will be able to apply for membership thereof.  A public meeting will be held within 6 months of establishment to elect directors, appoint an auditor and approve the financial year budget.

There are currently 54 CIDs successfully operating within the City of Cape Town, with the closest ones to us being Llandudno and Sea Point, with Clifton likely to be established soon.

Currently, the community relies on a small number of residents who volunteer extraordinary amounts of time and effort to keep Camps Bay’s gradual decline in check. This is no longer sustainable. A CID will provide Camps Bay with a long-term, well-funded solution that will protect and elevate Camps Bay’s status as a world class place to live, work and visit.

We hope you will support us in this journey.

The lack of political will, coupled with institutional inertia, ageing and inadequate infrastructure, lack of capacity, poor management decisions, missing skills, delays in procurement, careless and negligent usage, corruption, construction mafia, lack of innovation, design flaws, lack of power, breakdowns, droughts, floods, and other complex and wicked problems bedevil the provision of adequate sanitation.  The speed and scale of the response required to prevent and mitigate the disastrous effects of these failures demand a concerted effort from all parties. This includes improving governmental capacity, accelerating implementation, as well as updating regulatory frameworks, and ensuring effective monitoring and accountability protocols, with the involvement of communities and role players at all levels. Rethink the Stink are working at these different levels towards responsible management of our water resources.

Lifesaving South Africa is the National Leader and Advocate for best practices in medical, educational and rescue issues in lifesaving and lifeguarding. Form alliances to advocate and implement strategies to reduce the drowning of all, with specific emphasis on children. Increase the participation in Lifesaving Sport.

Located in the picturesque city of Cape Town, South Africa, the Glen Country Club is a hub of excitement and leisure. This exclusive club offers a wide range of invigorating activities that cater to individuals of all ages and interests. From the refined elegance of Lawn Bowls to the laid-back fun of Barefoot Bowls, members can enjoy friendly competition and camaraderie on the perfectly manicured greens. Tennis enthusiasts can test their skills on the pristine courts, while Padel enthusiasts engage in fast-paced matches on the state-of-the-art Padel courts. For those seeking a more exhilarating experience, Fives Futbol provides an adrenaline-fueled game that keeps players on their toes. And for the brave souls, the club also offers Cold Water Swimming, providing a refreshing and invigorating way to stay fit. Beyond the activities, the Glen Country Club is a place where socializing thrives, creating a vibrant and welcoming community where friendships are formed and memories are made. Whether indulging in a friendly match or simply enjoying the company of fellow members, the Glen Country Club is the epitome of leisure and enjoyment.

We, as the GP/OKCID, run a 24/7 operation and are committed to making a real difference in our community. We provide security, cleansing and social intervention services, and also upgrade and improve public spaces. We aim to be the City of Cape Town’s leading supplementary service provider for nurturing a safe, clean, attractive and accessible business and residential environment.

The City of Cape Town aims to ensure fast, effective service and communication with our public. If you need to speak to someone on the phone, or don’t know who you should contact please see below.

At Camps Bay High School we pride ourselves on what we can offer our pupils. We offer a rich diversity of academic, cultural and sport activities to develop our students to their full potential. We see our school as a pacesetter for other schools and have a highly trained and professional staff who are fully committed to what they do. Our school comes with the best view in Cape Town which includes the Atlantic Ocean on the one side and the Twelve Apostle mountain range on the other. We are a family and strive only for the best, be it for our students, parents, staff or the communities whom we serve.

A constituted interface between SAPS & the community for the purposes of dealing with crime & policing matters for the Camps Bay Policing precinct.

We are a civic organisation that acts on behalf of our members in municipal matters such as those relating to property development, business licencing, public events and the use of public spaces.

CIBRA is an independent organisation, run by members on income raised through membership fees. We receive no funds from the City.

The community of Clifton highly values the exceptionally beautiful natural surrounds and aspires to preserve the quality of life and the overall ambience of the unique Clifton suburb – and to facilitate the safe and enjoyable use of the Clifton scenic route, the beaches and the public areas by the community, visitors and tourists.

The Clifton City Improvement District was established in 2023 to deliver on this promise.  Working in the public spaces of Clifton, we provide a public safety service, cleaning and greening services on the streets and in the parks, as well as outreach services to vulnerable community members.  In addition to our core programmes, we’ll be scoping and activating a range of projects in the coming years, all designed to improve the public spaces for all who live and visit here.  We work closely with a range of departments in the City.

We’re a City Improvement District (special rating area), funded by property owners in a defined area of Clifton. Governed by the Municipal Property Rates Act and relevant bylaws, we focus on providing top-up services to those delivered by the City of Cape Town.

The Sea Point, Fresnaye and Bantry Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association, or SFB, as we prefer to be known, is for all residents and ratepayers in these suburbs.

Everyone has a role to play in enhancing and developing our communities.  This website aims to make it easier to connect you to service providers, solutions and to empower you to take action by engaging with the relevant authorities on services, planning and decisions which affect you directly.

The SFB is continually looking for volunteers with unique skill sets and interests to broaden the scope and the reach of the organisation.

Please sign up as a member and share this information with your friends and neighbors. For just R150 per year, you’ll add your voice to ours. The bigger we are, the greater our voice and the chances of being heard.