Applications to use a public road for sport and filming purposes

You can apply to use a public road for sport and filming purposes. The permit application process depends on whether the road falls under municipal or provincial jurisdiction You can contact the City of Cape Town for municipal roads. For provincial roads, contact the Western Cape Mobility Department.

Municipal Roads 

The Municipality handles applications to film and for sports events on municipal streets, roads, sidewalks and road verges.

The production company or applicant must maintain normal pedestrian and vehicle access at all times, except when filming takes place. If the permit specifies dedicated use of a specific area, this requirement doesn't apply. If a road is to be closed, an alternate route must be available.

For more information contact:

City of Cape Town Events Office Tel: 021 417 4035 Email: events.permit@capetown.gov.za

Provincial Roads

Applications to use a provincial road for filming/sports purposes need to be made to the Western Cape Mobility Department's Transport Administration and Licenses office for consideration. 

Filming: - Applicants must confirm and submit all application information on the Production Company letterhead at least 2 weeks before filming date. The application for filming needs to contain the following information:

• The roads that you would like to use and the exact locations on those roads.
• The times and dates of filming.
• Drone/Helicopter shots
• Closure/Traffic Assistance.
• The number of crew and vehicles involved.
• Any deviations from the National Road Traffic Act, 93 of 1996 (for example, exceeding the speed limit, using a left-hand drive vehicle or driving on the wrong side of the road).
• Short Script.

Sport: - Standard applies form applies

• Complete application
• Traffic Accommodation Plan (TAP)
• Turn-by-turn route description and map
• Proof of Payment (POP)

All applications will be referred to the relevant Provincial Traffic section and District Roads Engineer for review and recommendations. Additional information or documentation may be requested where necessary, and applicants will be contacted accordingly by the relevant officials. Traffic assistance requirements will be determined by Provincial Traffic or considered upon request, subject to operational requirements, and any associated costs will be for the applicant’s account.