South Africa, July 9 -- The decision, approved at the municipality's Full Council meeting on 7 July, introduces a limited waiver of provisions contained in the eThekwini Municipality Outdoor Advertising Bylaw, 2018. The waiver will apply exclusively to the 2026 municipal elections.

Under the approved framework, political parties and independent candidates may display up to 800 standard A1-sized election posters per ward, subject to municipal approval and compliance requirements.

Election posters will be permitted on municipal electricity light poles, while several major transport corridors, including the Ruth First Highway (M4 Northern Freeway), Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway (M4 Southern Freeway) and Higginson Highway, will be opened fo...