NGO World Day, Cape Town Pride, And The Auction Of The Good Hope Centre

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
27 February 2026

Today, as the global community marks NGO World Day, the Civil Society Unmuted Coalition reaffirms the vital role that non-profit organisations and grassroots formations play in deepening democracy, advancing equality, and protecting community-centered development.

Tomorrow, we will proudly join thousands in the streets for Cape Town Pride a celebration of dignity, diversity, and the ongoing struggle for equality. Pride remains both a celebration and a protest: a reminder that human rights must be protected in practice, not only in principle.

It is in this dual moment of reflection and celebration that we acknowledge, with concern, that the iconic Good Hope Centre was officially auctioned on 26 February 2026 by the City of Cape Town for R135 million.

Civil Society Unmuted Coalition SA - Opposes The Auction of 50 Municipal Properties By The City of Cape Town

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
26 February 2026

Civil Society Unmuted Coalition SA expresses deep concern and strong opposition to the City ofCape Town’s planned auction of 50 municipal properties, including the iconic Good Hope Centre, following the dismissal of the urgent application by the Western Cape High Court. While we respect the Court’s ruling, we believe the matter goes beyond legal technicalities it is fundamentally about justice, land, dignity, and the urgent housing crisis facing the people of the Western Cape.