The alarm has been raised by Ward 91 councillor Andrew Stewart over what he describes as an attempted illegal billboard installation at Innesfree Park.

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Stewart said he visited the park after receiving a tip-off about a structure being erected. According to him, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo confirmed that no permission had been granted for a billboard at the site. He further alleged that former employees, linked to the city’s outdoor advertising directorate in development planning, may have been involved in the attempt.

@caxtonjoburgnorth WATCH: Councillor Andrew Stewart discusses the attempt to install an alleged illegal billboard at Innesfree Park. Video: Duduzile Khumalo #Sandton #Ward91 ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North

He added that illegal outdoor advertising remains a challenge across the City of Johannesburg, saying that councillors have repeatedly highlighted the issue.

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He encouraged residents to report any suspicious billboard activity in their communities, to ensure that all installations are properly authorised.

We sent questions to City Parks for comment and we will update once we receive their response.

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