{"id":13297,"date":"2025-05-30T07:35:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T07:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investcapetown.com\/?post_type=press-releases-event&p=13297"},"modified":"2025-05-30T07:35:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T07:35:16","slug":"council-adopts-new-mobile-business-policy-to-boost-inclusive-economic-growth","status":"publish","type":"press-releases-event","link":"https:\/\/www.investcapetown.com\/es\/press-releases-event\/council-adopts-new-mobile-business-policy-to-boost-inclusive-economic-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Council adopts New Mobile Business Policy to boost inclusive economic growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Council adopts New Mobile Business Policy to boost inclusive economic growth<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On Wednesday, 28 May, the City of Cape Town\u2019s Council officially adopted the revised Mobile Business Policy and accompanying Informal Trading Amendment By-law for 2025 \u2013 a major milestone in the City\u2019s ongoing drive to make Cape Town the easiest place in Africa to do business. Read more below:<\/p>\n

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Alderman James Vos, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, welcomed the adoption.<\/p>\n

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\u2018This policy is a game-changer. It brings structure to a vibrant and entrepreneurial sector, giving mobile businesses the support and legal certainty they need to grow and succeed.<\/p>\n

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\u2018The adoption of the revised policy removes inefficiencies and brings about a clear, standardised, and supportive approach for mobile businesses to operate in designated areas across Cape Town.\u2019 said Alderman Vos.<\/p>\n

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The revised policy paves the way for the City to better regulate and support mobile business operators, such as food trucks, mobile salons, pet groomers, mobile retailers and more \u2013 sectors that are increasingly part of Cape Town\u2019s urban fabric and informal economy.<\/p>\n

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Developed over five years, the policy underwent several rounds of public participation and was significantly improved following stakeholder input and internal review.<\/p>\n

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Key features of the revised policy include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Three-year permit validity<\/li>\n
  2. Clear and optimised designation of Mobile Business Trading Areas (MBTAs)<\/li>\n
  3. Fair and transparent application processes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \u2018We\u2019ve taken the time to get this right, not just to promote business innovation, but to ensure fairness, sustainability, and inclusivity. For Cape Town to grow, we must make room for all kinds of businesses, especially the ones that meet people where they are.<\/p>\n

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    \u2018This is part of our broader mission to create an inclusive economy \u2013 one that works for all Capetonians. We are committed to exploring new and innovative ways of doing business, and this policy proves that we\u2019re serious about backing entrepreneurs and removing unnecessary red tape,\u2019 said Alderman Vos.<\/p>\n

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    Next Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    With the policy now adopted, the City will begin a new round of public participation to finalise the list of designated trading sites. Once concluded, the formal application process for mobile business permits will be launched, with user-friendly access via the City\u2019s website, Economic Growth offices, and subcouncils.<\/p>\n

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    This policy marks another significant step in the City\u2019s work to support small business growth, create jobs, and unlock inclusive economic opportunities across Cape Town.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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