Overview
- A late‑night ruling by Judge James Lekhuleni ordered the City to provide a suitable alternative venue for CTMCA events from 1 January 2026, including 1, 10, 17 and 24 January, at the City’s cost.
- The City says it has filed another appeal to be heard by a full bench and has offered Athlone Stadium on mid‑week January dates and a February weekend, subject to permit compliance, while stating no venues are available on CTMCA’s requested dates.
- CTMCA held a permitted protest march along the District Six route after a parade permit was declined, and its leaders say uncertainty has led many affiliated troupes to withdraw due to mounting expenses.
- The official KKKA street parade is set for 5 January on a revised route into Cape Town Stadium with an estimated 20,000 performers and extensive road closures along Somerset Road and nearby streets.
- The dispute traces to the City’s withdrawal of provisional approval for Vygieskraal Stadium over operational and safety concerns, and CTMCA says it may return to court as the City pursues further appeals.