Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

Chapter 9 : Broadcasting Services

56. Prohibition on broadcasting of election broadcasts and political advertisements except in certain circumstances
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[Section 56 heading substituted by sections 38 and 42(b) of the Electoral Matters Amendment Act, 2024, Notice No. 4790, GG50624, dated 7 May 2024 - Commencement 8 May 2024 by Proclamation 165, GG50628, dated 8 May 2024]

 

An election broadcast and a political advertisement must not be broadcast on any broadcasting service except during an election period and then only if, and to the extent authorised by the provisions of sections 57 and 58.

 

[Section 56 substituted by section 38 of the Electoral Matters Amendment Act, 2024, Notice No. 4790, GG50624, dated 7 May 2024 - Commencement 8 May 2024 by Proclamation 165, GG50628, dated 8 May 2024]