The City of Cape Town has amended its events by-law to reduce administrative burdens for small-scale and low-risk events. Improving the citys ability to attract major national and international events, the amended by-law has been promulgated and is now in force.
These amendments will ensure that smaller community events are not subjected to the same requirements as large-scale events while maintaining the necessary safety standards. For community organisations, schools, neighbourhood groups and local event organisers, these changes have the potential to reduce costs and simplify the process of hosting events that bring people together and contribute to social cohesion, said JP Smith , City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security.
The amendments give the Events Permit Officer greater discretion to assess applications based on the nature, size and risk profile of an event, allowing for a more proportionate approach to event regulation.
