The City of Cape Town is proposing the sale of public land in Mitchells Plain, prompting calls for greater accountability and community oversight. Writing for IOL, Faiez Jacobs argues that the process should address questions of justice and transparency before any additional land is disposed of. The piece frames the issue as one of how decisions about valuable land are made, who benefits from those decisions, and how residents are informed and involved. It also suggests that there is already concern about the pace of land loss and the implications for the community. While the article does not provide details about specific parcels or transaction terms, it emphasises the need for clear public reasons for the sale, proper engagement with affected residents, and safeguards to ensure that the public interest is served. The central thrust is that the community should receive meaningful answers and evidence regarding the proposed disposal before it proceeds. The debate is therefore focused not only on whether the land is sold, but on the fairness and openness of the process leading to such a decision.