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Can you film there? Permits for creators in Cape Town, Joburg and Durban

A phone, one person and no fuss needs no permit anywhere in South Africa. Add a tripod, a brand or a crew and the rules change by city. What the by-laws actually say, what it costs, and the fine for getting it wrong.

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