South African filmmakers are raising alarms over problems with the country’s cash rebate system. The film industry, which generated up to $550 million annually and employed 60,000 people before the pandemic, is facing long delays in the processing of rebate applications by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC). This has led to protests and demands for an overhauled system with less bureaucracy. The industry is experiencing economic hardship, exacerbated by limited communication from the DTIC and the impact of COVID-19 and Hollywood strikes.

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