Just a reminder for the election posters
The bylaws for posters includes the following; A poster may not exceed a size of 600mm x 1 m in area
With the election staring us in the face it came to light that posters from various political parties is placed on municipal property.
About three years ago WITBANK NEWS did an article on the bylaws of advertising posters.
The article stated that it is illegal placing any advertisements under various rules and regulations.
“Any advertising structure or advertisement must be to the satisfaction of the Emalahleni Local Municipality.”
The bylaws for posters includes the following; A poster may not exceed a size of 600mm x 1 m in area, no political party may erect a poster without first obtaining the written approval of the municipality, a poster may not be attached or affixed to a road traffic sign or a signal, wall, column or post of a veranda or balcony, electricity box, tree or a bridge and lastly the poster may not be illuminated or animated.
The spokesperson of eMalahleni Local Municipality, Mr Kingdom Mabuza did not comment on WITBANK NEWS questions about the new bylaws of above mentioned before going to print.
