City of Cape Town gives political parties deadline to remove election posters

The City of Cape Town has reminded political parties and independent candidates who contested the 2026 Local Government Elections to remove their election posters and swivel banners by Wednesday, 18 November.

The deadline applies to all election posters and banners, as well as the string and plastic fasteners used to put them up.

Could face additional costs

The City said it had distributed its Rules for posters and swivel banners during voter registration, general election, and by-election processes, 2026 to all registered political parties a few weeks before the elections.

Parties and independent candidates are required to ensure that all election material is removed by the deadline.

Those who fail to comply could face additional costs.

The City has warned that it will remove posters and banners left behind after 18 November and charge the relevant political party R123.48 per poster or banner, excluding VAT.

Report any posters

Residents are also encouraged to report contraventions or complaints about political posters and swivel banners in writing to the Deputy Municipal Electoral Officer, Catherine Overmeyer, at Catherine.Overmeyer@capetown.gov.za.