City of Cape Town enforces strict rules for election posters

• City of Cape Town has enforced strict rules for election posters, limiting the number per streetlight pole and prohibiting them from certain areas such as freeway sections. The city also regulates swivel banners, requiring approved locations and temporary brackets.
• The City of Cape Town distributed its Rules for Posters and Swivel Banners During Voter Registration, General Election and By-Election Processes, 2026 to registered political parties several weeks ago.
• Political parties and independent candidates that fail to comply with the rules may face removal costs, including R124 per non-compliant poster, R179 per pasted poster, R993 per swivel banner, and R1,426 per swivel banner mounting device.