Councillor Elton Jansen of Ward 43 reports that the Jim se Bos informal settlement in Cape Town is facing significant challenges in providing basic services to its residents. These difficulties stem from a combination of rapid population growth and the prevalence of private land ownership within the settlement. Specifically, the expansion is hindering improvements to essential infrastructure like electricity supply, sanitation systems, waste removal services, and road maintenance. The fragmented land ownership complicates planning and implementation of municipal projects aimed at upgrading the area. Jansen highlights that addressing these issues requires navigating complex land ownership arrangements alongside the ongoing need to accommodate a growing population in Jim se Bos. The situation underscores the difficulties faced by Cape Town in providing services to rapidly expanding informal settlements.