Post-election Cleanup Too Slow, Says City of Ekurhuleni

• After the recent General Election, parties nationwide have commenced the removal of election posters, as mandated by the City of Ekurhuleni
• Failure to comply with the deadline set by the city could result in fines of R57.69 per poster.
• Despite warnings issued by various municipalities, most parties still have their billboards and posters up across the country

Reitumetse Makwea, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Pretoria, South Africa, has covered local elections, policy changes, the State of the Nation Address and political news at The Citizen and Rekord Noweto for over five years.

Following the recent General Election, party members nationwide have begun removing election posters.

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Despite these efforts, the City of Ekurhuleni insists that this action alone is insufficient as the deadline for complete removal looms.

Deadline by the end of the day

The City of Ekurhuleni has mandated that political parties involved in the 2024 General Election must remove their posters by Wednesday, 12 June close of business or risk being fined.

According to city spokesperson Zweli Dlamini, speaking to SowetanLIVE, parties that do not comply will incur a charge of R57.69 per poster.

He emphasised that no posters should remain displayed beyond the period starting from the proclamation date in the Government Gazette of the upcoming referendum or election until the end of the 14th day following the election.

"The city will not be responsible for any losses, damages, storage costs, claims, demands, or any other liabilities incurred by individuals or political parties regarding the removal of election-related materials by the city."

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The City of Ekurhuleni also reminded political parties and the public of the established guidelines and urged everyone to follow them.

Various municipalities have issued warnings about the removal of election posters.

MK Party investigating after election billboard was removed in Dundee, KZN

Briefly News reported that political opponents in Dundee in KwaZulu-Natal allegedly removed the MK party's campaign billboard.

The incident reportedly took place on 24 March 2024 in the evening and the party is said to have opened a case with the IEC. The party's spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, told Briefly News they are looking into the matter.

MK Party supporters on social media are undeterred by the claims as they assert their support for the party.

Source: Briefly News