The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee approved the sale of city-owned land in Manenberg on Tuesday for the development and relocation of a private school operated by a non-profit organisation, The Leadership College, Cape {town} Etc reports.
This is according to a press statement by the City.
The school’s management approached the City’s Property Transactions Department for assistance in identifying a suitable site, as it must vacate its current premises on privately-owned land.
‘The department acted swiftly, identifying two well-positioned City-owned properties within one kilometre of the current school site,’ said Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth.
‘Recognising the importance of the sustainable, future service offering of the school and the impact it has in the community, the Mayoral Committee recommended that the property be disposed of at 10% of its market value, thereby contributing to the future viability of the school.’
‘It gives me great pride that the City is able to play a role in ensuring that The Leadership College can continue its invaluable work in Manenberg,’ said Vos.
Specialising in Maths and Science education, the school provides tuition, stationery and uniforms to its 200 primary and high school pupils at no cost.
Despite the socio-economic challenges in the area, The Leadership College consistently delivers outstanding results. In 2024, the matric class achieved an overall pass rate of 93,2%, with 61,6% attaining Bachelors Passes and a total of 60 subject distinctions.
Western Cape Education Minister, David Maynier, welcomed the envisaged sale.
‘We hope that this kind of transaction will create an incentive for more investment in independent schools to expand access to education in the Western Cape,’ said Minister Maynier.
Following the Mayoral Committee recommendation, the report will be tabled for approval at the next Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, 27 March 2025.
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