On Monday, 8 June 2026, the City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Portfolio Committee, led by Chairperson Councillor Fabian Ah Sing, conducted oversight visits to three municipal facilities in Khayelitsha. The committee visited the Stocks & Stocks Municipal Complex on Ntlakohlaza Road, the Resource Centre Municipal Complex on Makabeni Road and the Subcouncil 10 offices in Site B. Some of the sites have been identified for renovations and refurbishments. The committee was satisfied, overall, with the facilities’ management and continued delivery of essential services to residents.
‘Our oversight visit to municipal facilities in Khayelitsha highlighted both the challenges and opportunities facing these important service centres. It was encouraging to see planned refurbishment projects, infrastructure upgrades and beautification initiatives aimed at improving the environment for both staff and residents,’ said Councillor Fabian Ah-Sing.
The first stop was the Stocks & Stocks Municipal Complex which houses a range of City departments, including Legal Services, Executive and Councillor Support Operations, Spatial Planning and Environment, Development Management, City Health, Roads Infrastructure Management, Water Services, Revenue, Security Services and Integrated Facilities Management. Refurbishment work to the Development Management offices and Blocks D and E is expected to commence soon, while garden beautification projects are already under way.
The committee’s second stop was the Resource Centre Municipal Complex, which accommodates the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC), Revenue, Fleet Management, Law Enforcement, Recreation and Parks, Spatial Planning Registry, Traffic Operations and councillor offices. During the visit, committee members observed the busy DLTC operations and reviewed plans to improve the Law Enforcement building.
‘Some of the changes in store for this Resource Centre include replacing the ageing law enforcement buildings with more durable and cost-effective structures, while an underutilised workshop building will be repurposed to accommodate additional DLTC services. These changes will also create opportunities for additional parking and improved public access,’ said Councillor Ah Sing.
The final stop was the Subcouncil 10 offices in Site B, which house Revenue services and Subcouncil administration offices. The precinct is earmarked for significant upgrades, including the construction of a new 200-seat council chamber and community meeting facility as part of a broader precinct redevelopment project.
‘The planned upgrades at Subcouncil 10 will help create a modern, functional civic facility for both council operations and community engagement. As these plans progress, we remain mindful of the needs of informal traders and nearby communities to ensure that development takes place in a responsible and inclusive manner,’ said Councillor Ah-Sing.
‘Since 2021, the Corporate Services Portfolio Committee has remained committed to improving services and facilities for communities across Cape Town. Through regular oversight visits, we engage directly with the facilities and managers, identify challenges and drive corrective action,’ concluded Councillor Ah-Sing who was accompanied by members of the portfolio committee that included Alderman Stuart Pringle, Councillors Franchesca Walker, Ursula Barends, Sumaya Taliep, Bongisa Mhaga and Cheslyn Daniels.
‘Good governance is about ensuring that public resources are used effectively to improve service delivery and create better outcomes for residents. Oversight visits such as this are important because they give us a first-hand understanding of the condition of our facilities and the improvements needed to support better service delivery. The planned upgrades at our municipal buildings in Khayelitsha demonstrate the City’s commitment to investing in infrastructure that is safe, functional and responsive to the needs of residents. We remain focused on ensuring that our facilities are well maintained, accessible and capable of supporting the delivery of quality services to the communities we serve,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Theresa Uys.
