Permit - 367679

Dear Mr Dino Denton, 

Thank you for your submission for the South African Heritage Resources Agency Castle of at the for the Film Shoot at the Good Hope National Heritage Site. This involves the following: 

“Filming scenes for an international TV series called Average Joe 2. The scene will involve a fictitious carnival in Cape Town at a non-descript location. It will involve our lead characters looking for our antagonist.

They find the antagonist addressing a crowd of festival goers and performers and distributing money.

One of our heroes fires a gun at him (Fake weapon no noise.) One of his henchmen jumps in front of the shot and takes a bullet for him. People run off and a chase ensues. One of our heroes jumps on a motorcycle and chases after the antagonist.” (Denton, March 2025)

The following documents were assessed as part of the application. 

Images

• View uploaded file AJ2 - CGH Proposal.pdf
• View uploaded file CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE - Art Intentions - 2025 03 11.pdf
• View uploaded file Parade_Shot_02_v03 - 2025-03-06.jpeg
• View uploaded file Unknown.png
• View uploaded file xx_ Carnival Celebration_ NEW PLATFORM AND STEPS_ 2025 03 07.pdf
• View uploaded file Letter of Consent.pdf

Case Decision

SAHRA supports the proposed filming as outlined in the above documentation. All relevant legislation and municipal by-laws must be adhered to. All planned work must be executed under the supervision of a suitable professional, ensuring that all the site's historical elements are preserved and intact.

We wish you every success with this project.

Conditions:

1. If Mr. Dino Denton of ADVANTAGE FILM PROJECT AA (PTY) Ltd is present on site then SAHRA must be provided with the names and qualifications of the authorized representatives.

2. The activities will consist of: • All relevant excavations and preparation of the site for construction • Removal and disposal of all waste material related to filming • The building of the structure and making good according to documentation.

3. All waste material and leftover equipment will be removed from the site once the filming has been completed, and the site will be left in the manner it was found (save for the new action).

4. The landowner must be consulted before any intervention and (permit holder) or a representative of the landowner should be on site on the first day of the action).

5. It is understood that Mr. Dino Denton will photograph the affected area prior to the construction and again after the filming has been completed and submit to SAHRA a report showing that they have made good and reversed any intervention made during filming as per conditions set out in the application. 

6. A final report on the results of the activities in the form of a closing report should be submitted to SAHRA & the Castle Control Board by no later than 30 days after the final completion of works by a contractor on site.

7. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to obtain permission from the landowner for each visit, and to ensure that they have an understanding with the landowner concerning: the number of visitors and workers; speed limits on access roads; possible prohibitions on off-road driving; size, type and number of vehicles permitted; possible prohibitions on trespassing beyond the site; disturbing fauna, flora or substrate; appropriate hours of visiting and working on the site; use of firewood, electricity and water; lighting fires and the prevention of uncontrolled fires and any fencing necessary to protect livestock. Conditions of access imposed by the landowner must be observed.

8. SAHRA or the Castle shall not be liable for any losses, damages or injuries to persons or properties because of any activities in connection with this permit.

9. SAHRA reserves the right to cancel this permit by notice to the permit holder.

10. This permit is subject to a general appeal and may be suspended should an appeal against the decisions be received by SAHRA within 14 days from the date of the permit. SAHRA may not be held responsible for any costs or losses incurred in the event of the suspension or retraction of this permit.