The City of Cape Town has confirmed plans for a major infrastructure overhaul of the Nyanga Public Transport Interchange (PTI), a vital transit hub serving over 16,000 commuters daily. The project, which forms a key component of the wider MyCiTi Phase 2A expansion, aims to replace ageing facilities with modern amenities, including new roofing, formal trading containers, and improved ablution blocks.
Approximately 230 minibus-taxis operate from the current site, which has historically struggled with safety and capacity constraints. As part of the construction plan, taxi operations will temporarily relocate to the Nyanga Sports Field starting in January 2027. According to Solethu Sawulisi, the CATA chairperson, the construction phase is expected to last for two years.
The upgrade of the Nyanga PTI will make the facility safer, easier to use and more efficient for residents and public transport users. The project includes new buildings and roofing, improved roads, upgraded taxi facilities, new toilets, formal trading containers, and more and is an example to the Nyanga community of our commitment to keep Cape Town moving, with dignity.
Speaking at a recent media briefing, Councillor Rob Quintas, the Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, highlighted that the design follows extensive public engagement sessions that began in November 2022. A public information session was most recently held at the Zolani Community Centre on 6 August 2026 to discuss the project’s rollout. Contractors are expected to arrive on-site this month to begin preliminary works, according to local reports monitored by the desk.
The upgrade is viewed as a necessary step for the area, which has faced significant challenges in recent years, including incidents of vehicle torching and general infrastructure neglect. By integrating the site into the MyCiTi Phase 2A network, the City intends to better connect Nyanga to Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, and the southern suburbs. This expansion is designed to facilitate more reliable commuting patterns for thousands of residents who depend on the interchange daily.
Cape Flats News journalists were on the scene in Nyanga this week to verify the start of early-stage project preparations. The project remains a focal point for the community as they anticipate the transition to the temporary site early next year.
It remains unclear how the relocation will impact local pedestrian traffic flow during the two-year construction period. Our reporter will next check in with the City of Cape Town’s transport department in late October to confirm the final start date for physical construction on the main site.