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Collected on 22 August 2026
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Informal trading permit
A permit allowing an individual to conduct informal trading activities in designated areas within the City of Cape Town. Applicants must meet specific criteria, including residency near the trading area or being a new entrant to the informal trading database. The permit is subject to restrictions on employment and may be granted with preference for local residents or new traders.
Places
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
C07/09/13
must be an informal trader, or desire to become an informal trader
Permit transfer due to personal inability to trade
A temporary transfer of an informal trading permit to a dependant or assistant when the permit-holder is unable to trade due to illness, pregnancy, family responsibility, religious or cultural matters, or other personal reasons for up to six months. The transfer requires a medical certificate and a written affidavit stating the nature and duration of the incapacity.
is incapable of trading for personal reasons such as an illness, pregnancy, family responsibility, religious or cultural matters, or any other personal matter, for a period no longer than 6 months, provided that:
