If any member of the public or organisation wishes to take photographs of documents from The Cape Town Archives, permission is needed and an application form needs to be filled in.

This application covers the following areas:

1. Film And Photograph Archival Records At The Western Cape Archives And Records Service, And / Or

2. Single / One-Time Use Of The Image(S) For Publishing, Transmission Or Broad-Casting, Or

3. Reproduce Images Of Archival Records Already In Your Possession.

Please note that a completed application form must accompany all requests to film or photograph records or activities at the Western Cape Archives and Records Service. Application forms must be filled out in pen. This application form must be accompanied by the following supporting documentation:

1. A covering letter on letterhead stationary explaining in detail the reason(s) for your wish to film or photograph records or activities at the Western Cape Archives and Records Service.

2. A list of the archival records you wish to film or photograph. You must supply the archival reference numbers for these records.

3. A clear photocopy of either: your South African bar-coded identity book; your passport (the “face page”); or, your South African driver’s license.

Please consult the Western Cape Archives and Records Service’s reference document, or contact the Archives regarding information about other criteria that may apply to your application.

Please submit your application as early as possible. Applications will require a minimum of two weeks for consideration and processing.

Click here to download request form.  Email application form to Erika Le Roux

Contact Details of Cape Town Archives

Western Cape Provincial Archives and Records Service

The Head
Postal address: Private Bag X9025, CAPE TOWN 8000
Street address: 72 Roeland Street, CAPE TOWN
Tel: (021) 466 8100. Fax: (021) 465 2960
E-mail:
[email protected]   (for General Correspondence)
[email protected]    (for Records Management enquiries)
[email protected]  (Reading Room Enquiries)
[email protected]   (Outreach Activities)

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