Ekurhuleni targets illegal billboards in Boksburg after R10m revenue loss

The City of Ekurhuleni says it is losing about R10m in potential revenue due to illegal outdoor advertising, a figure revealed as MMC for City Planning and Real Estate Nomadlozi Nkosi led a by-law enforcement blitz in Boksburg on February 13. The city has not yet responded to questions from this publication on how the revenue loss was calculated, how many illegal billboards are currently in operation, how long they have been standing without enforcement, and whether compliance notices were issued to owners prior to enforcement action. Nkosi urged advertisers to verify the compliance status of any billboard before using it for advertising purposes.

“The city invites potential participants in outdoor advertising to submit applications for technical compliance approval prior to erecting advertising signs, as prescribed by the city’s by-laws for outdoor advertising,” she said. Applicable bylaws and relevant application forms are available on the city’s website. Alternatively, applicants may contact the city directly for guidance on the compliance process. Add The Citizen as a preferred source to see more from Benoni City Times in Google News and Top Stories.