Unhappy campers at Zandvlei

Marshall Nelson from Mitchells Plain is an unhappy camper. 

He claims that Zandvlei Resort and Chalets in Muizenberg are treating its campers unfairly as there is a certain individual who is living with a caravan in a tent spot without paying the required fees, despite clear policies prohibiting permanent residency.

Marshall told the Daily Voice that he enjoys camping at Zandvlei Resort, but noticed for the past three years that the same caravan has been at the same spot. And that was when he decided to investigate a little more.

Marshall says: “The woman has her own animals on the property which is not even allowed. There is a caravan spot but she is where the tents are. This is unfair because how can one person enjoy the benefits of living on a resort but people like us have to pay close to R800 and need to be out by 10am sharp."

He said that him and his family went to camp at Zandvlei Resort over the weekend and paid R1 512 for two plots and found the same caravan on the same spot nog altyd.

He adds: “This woman is permanent by number 60 and when you camp next to her then it is a problem because she doesn’t want noise, it disturbs her peace. She has special rights on the property.

"According to the security I spoke to, they made many attempts to remove her but were unsuccessful and she has been on the property for ten years now and apparently they can’t touch her.”

“There is Law Enforcement at the resort, this is favouritism. This woman has a whole house at the resort and is also in possession of a satellite dish and security cameras on the plot, cameras for what, so our privacy is invaded.”

“This individual is receiving full benefits, including electricity, water, and a designated camping spot, while other campers are required to pay and follow strict regulations. 

When Daily Voice reached out to the City of Cape Town, Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health said: “A legal process is currently underway regarding the occupation of this site. Further details cannot be provided at this time.”