YOU SIGNED & HELPED GET US NOTICED. NOW WE NEED YOU TO HELP SECURE OUR FUTURE!
The City of Cape Town has published its proposal to lease the property to Tom Ro Haven for Equines & Children for social care purposes, including an equine sanctuary and community outreach facility.
The City has recognised that the proposed use aligns with key social care priorities, including:
- Community development and social upliftment
- Support for non-profit organisations delivering essential services
- Promotion of animal welfare and environmental stewardship
The proposal is open for public comment as part of the City's public participation process.
We are asking those who signed our petition to take one more step.
Please submit a thoughtful, personal comment sharing why you support Tom Ro & what it means to you and our community.
Deadline: 19 October 2026
You might share;
- What have you personally experienced through Tom Ro?
- How has its work made a difference to you or someone you know?
- What impact have you witnessed?
- Why is this work important to our community?
- What could a permanent home enable Tom Ro to achieve?
- Why do you support this proposed use of the land?
The City knows the work. Now let them hear from the community.
Your comments will form part of the public participation process and help demonstrate the breadth and depth of community support for the proposal.
VIEW THE PROPOSED LEASE PLAN HERE
SUBMIT YOUR COMMENT TO THE CITY HERE
Thank you for continuing to stand with Tom Ro & helping us secure our future!