The Graffiti Unit of the City of Cape Town remains actively engaged in addressing the proliferation of unauthorised artworks, gang-related markings, and murals.
According to Wayne Dyson, the spokesperson for law enforcement, a significant area of 11 519 square meters of graffiti has been eradicated since May of the previous year, with Hanover Park, Mitchells Plain and Atlantis being the areas with the highest concentration of cleared graffiti.
He explained, ‘The City takes proactive measures to eliminate graffiti daily on public property, including roads and housing, in cases where no permission has been granted by the property owner or the arts and culture department.’, the City disclosed that it had received 36 applications from residents seeking approval to create general murals. Additionally, three residents had submitted requests to paint Palestine flags on walls in Lavender Hill, Pinelands and Goodwood.
She added, ‘We are still awaiting the applicant’s acquisition of consent from an additional neighbouring property for input, following which we will proceed with the application.’ In response, the City stated that they had not sanctioned the Palestine murals in Bo-Kaap. Patricia van der Ross clarified that the City was engaging with relevant stakeholders regarding existing murals but did not provide information on unauthorised murals.
He asserted that they did not deem permission or a permit necessary for their mural project. According to Gierdien, the homeowners whose properties were adorned with murals were supportive of their endeavour, considering the homes to be private spaces where artistic expression could flourish without constraint.
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