Graffiti by-law in Cape Town
The new, proposed graffiti by-law criminalizes all forms of public art and violates our personal right to freedom of expression on private property. It makes no distinction between vandalism and publi... continue reading »
"If this law passes, then billboards should too be removed. It's the same "eyesore" that graffitti creates."
"one persons art is another crome"
"lets not forget what country we are and where we came from!!"
"... and house owners can be made responsible to remove "public art" from their premisses... or if they don't obey to the council orders, they have to pay the city for having it removed!"
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"freedom of expression!!!"
"its the publics chocie if they want the graffiti they should have it"
"i can't believe that this is happening in SA! Looks like the government wants complete control of everything! such a shame"
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"1) The destinction between graffitti as vandalism vs graffitti as art must be made. How will this by-law distinguish between the vibrant facades of Long-street (which locals and tourists alike adore) and pieces that beautify otherwise grey solid surfaces,"
"Cape Town is a cosmopolitan of various cultures, all of which need to be understood and respected. This new anti-graffiti law will destroy one of our great cultures and will be a great loss for all people living in Cape Town, not only graffiti artists. Th"
"This is far harsher than it should be, and wouldnt work."
