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 »
"Art is not a crime!"
"If the by law is to stop vandalism, why do its enforcers victimize ARTISTS doing community orientated work? Further more, if a private wall is vandalised, can the owner apply to council to clean it? this by law imposes basic human rights, ensures the isol"
"why not, street art is amazing!"
"This by-law is not only grossly unfair, but also illegal, as it limits one's personal right to freedom of expression, unfairly. As such the Constitution's limitation clause will be legally allowed, and the by-laws will never pass constitutional muster..."
"Freedom of expression."
"Street Art is the voice of the voiceless, you can't press the mute button on this remote!"
"i agree, if its your house and you want graffitti on it then no one should tell you that you cant do graffiti on your house. that law needs to be amended."
