GENERAL INFORMATION
South Africa is located at the tip of the African continent, is a country rich in beautiful scenery, diverse architecture and cultures.
Out of the several provinces, the Western Cape is known for its variety of locations, and sunny summer weather.
Cape Town, specifically, is internationally considered as an ideal venue for Commercials and Stills productions. Situated in the same time zone as many European cities, it is easily reached by aeroplane, without experiencing any jetlag.

Over the last decade, Cape Town has developed a very professional infrastructure of model and talent agencies, digital photo labs, studios, production companies, location scouts, photo and lighting equipment hire, specialised vehicles hire, prop houses, stunts & special effects, animal wranglers, and all other related industries.

CURRENCY
The local currency, the Rand, has helped creating a very favourable economic environment for foreign clients and producers, and although lately it has regained some ground against the Euro, prices overall are still very reasonable.

(August 2008, approximate exchange rate 1 Euro = 11.50 Rand)

GENERAL STATISTICS

Population
43,647,658 (2002 estimate)

Ethnic Groups
Africans, White, Coloureds / Mixed-race, Indians, Asians