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CTICC operational guide for event and exhibition organisers

Listed as “Need to Know”

Official source

Source domain: cticc.co.za

Collected on 1 October 2026

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What this means

This is a CTICC operational guide for event and exhibition organisers. It explains cultural catering arrangements, damage liability, disclosure submissions and fire-safety rules. It also describes written approval required for equipment that produces heat, smoke or open flames.

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Read out of this document by Govermate's AI, in its own words. Each one quotes the line it came from — confirm on the official source before acting.

fire-safety equipment approvalOngoing

Written approval of plans

Exhibitors using equipment that produces heat, smoke or open flames can seek written approval of their plans from CTICC management. Approved use also requires a qualified fire marshal at the organiser’s cost.

Who it is for
Exhibitors using heat-, smoke- or open-flame-producing equipment
How to act on it
Submit the equipment plans to CTICC management for written approval. If approved, appoint a qualified fire marshal for the specific venue.
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Any exhibitor with equipment that produces heat, smoke or open flames must receive written approval of plans from the CTICC’s management.
event disclosure submissionOngoing

NEED TO KNOW DISCLOSURE

Event organisers can submit event and company profiles to the CTICC, while exhibition organisers can submit exhibitor profiles and a list of exhibitors before the event.

Who it is for
Event organisers and exhibition organisers
How to act on it
Provide the required event, company and exhibitor information to the CTICC before the event dates.
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Event organisers are required to provide their event and company profile to the CTICC.
cultural catering serviceOngoing

CULTURAL CATERING POLICY

Event organisers can request accommodation for cultural, religious and dietary preferences. The CTICC can provide the function and, where necessary, use accredited cultural caterers for traditional meals.

Who it is for
Event organisers and clients requesting cultural or traditional meals
How to act on it
Tell the CTICC about the function’s dietary requirements. If the CTICC cannot produce a requested traditional meal, the main meal may be subcontracted to an accredited and preferred cultural caterer.
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The CTICC has an international kitchen and can accommodate most cultural preferences.

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Written approval of plans

  • The exhibitor must obtain written approval of plans from CTICC management.
  • If the equipment is approved, a qualified fire marshal must be appointed to the specific venue at the organiser’s cost.

NEED TO KNOW DISCLOSURE

  • Event organisers must provide their event and company profile to the CTICC.
  • Exhibition organisers must provide an exhibitor profile and a list of all exhibitors before the event dates.

CULTURAL CATERING POLICY

  • The event organiser must inform the CTICC of the function’s dietary requirements.

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Key Takeaways

  • CTICC cultural catering policy
  • Event organisers must disclose dietary requirements
  • Event organisers are responsible for damage to CTICC premises
  • Exhibition organisers must submit exhibitor profiles and exhibitor lists before event dates
  • Written CTICC management approval is required for heat-, smoke- or open-flame-producing equipment
  • Fire-safety rules apply to exhibition materials and displays
  • CTICC
  • The Islamic Council of South Africa (ICSA)
  • Fire Protection Association of South Africa
  • City of Cape Town