More than 500 political party posters removed across Cape Town - CoCT

The City of Cape Town says it has removed over 500 political party posters across the metro recently, as the deadline for political parties to remove their posters has passed.

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According to the City’s by-law, election posters must be removed within 10 days after the election to avoid being penalized. It previously warned that the string or plastic used to attach the posters to streetlight poles must also be removed.

Political parties had until 18 June 2024 to remove the election posters, after extending the deadline from 8 June 2024.

‘’Since 18 June to date, the City’s contractor has removed 262 election posters. On Monday, 24 June 2024, the City’s Environmental Management Department officials also held a blitz and removed a further 252 election posters,’’ said the City in a statement.

The City said it will further remove an additional 50 posters reported by residents. It urged residents to report any remaining posters with the specific location.

According to the City, posters of about 20 different parties have been removed.

 ‘’The City asks that residents please report election posters that they notice in their neighbourhoods or while driving around Cape Town. The City has been removing posters all over Cape Town over the past week, but the focus has been on the main routes and scenic drives,’’ it said.

Residents may notify the City of any election posters spotted by emailing the specific street location and suburb to Dimitri.georgeades@capetown.gov.za. We will remove these as soon as practically possible.

 

Done By: Elona Sibunzi