Hacjivah Dayimani: Springboks Hopeful Criticises Cape Town Rental Agents ‘Scam’
- Springboks prospect Hacjivah Dayimani has voiced out his displeasure over Cape Town rental agents after returning to South Africa
- The South African rugby star returned to the Stormers earlier this month, and he's not happy with housing prices in Cape Town
- The former Racing 92 star's frustration was backed by complaints on social media from South Africans who also face such issues
Springboks prospect Hacjivah Dayimani, who recently rejoined the Stormers, has publicly criticised Cape Town rental agents, describing their practices as a “scam.”
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The loose forward ended his contract with French side Racing 92 due to personal circumstances and decided to return to South Africa amid the possibility of making the Springboks team for the 2026 season.
He is not the only South African rugby star joining the Stormers; the Boks captain, Siya Kolisi, is also returning to the club after a short spell with their bitter rivals, the Sharks.
Dayimani speaks out on rental fees
Echoing the frustrations of many residents in Cape Town struggling with housing, Dayimani shared his experience with rental agents on social media, which most of his followers engaged.
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On his X account, he posted: “The non-refundable apartment application fee in Cape Town is such a massive scam!” He followed up with another post: “It can reach up to 1,000, and then they give you a ridiculous reason for rejection 😂, forcing you to keep reapplying.”
To support his claims, Dayimani included a screenshot showing proof of payment. Since returning from Paris, he appears to be searching for suitable accommodation to enjoy his stay in Cape Town.
He joins a growing number of locals who have spoken out against the steep demands and conditions imposed by landlords and rental agencies.
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SimphiweSimpra5
"Cape Town's high rent is driven by limited housing supply, high demand, economic conditions, and infrastructure costs. Townships face additional challenges in accessing finance and resources."
Errbear
"Craziest scam ever. 20+ people come to view a place, and realtors will charge R250 per applicant, with no chance of all of them getting the apartment. It’s how they make their money since the commission is so low on rentals. It’s pathetic and needs to be addressed."
Scott Parker
"This city has a huge problem with renting! Literally a fight to get anything that’s overpriced."
Zuks03
"No surprise there, pretty much everything about their rental market is a scam!"
Gerán Herbst
"Not just a CPT thing, between - we have to pay non-refundable application fees in Pretoria too. It’s usually the estate agents that charge it (over here anyway), and it is very bad."
B Brian
"And they keep apartments open for long just collecting those 350s...bloody scammers."
Stormers welcome Dayimani back
The Stormers have warmly welcomed Dayimani back to the squad, with coach John Dobson praising the opportunity to bring him home early from Racing92, stating:
“Securing a player of his calibre from another contract is nearly impossible. We were extremely fortunate that he was available to leave Paris. You simply don’t get players like him out of their deals easily.”
Kolisi ready to compete for Springboks place
Briefly News earlier reported that Kolisi is prepared to fight for his place in the Springboks squad ahead of the 2026 season.
The Boks captain is aware of the competition in the South African national team with the 2027 Rugby World Cup also approaching.
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