Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act, 2000 (Act No. 27 of 2000)

Chapter 7 : General Provisions

Part 1 : Prohibited conduct

74. Temporary obligations

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(1)
(a)This section is applicable only from the date on which the notice calling an election is published to the date the result of the election is declared.
(b)For the purposes of this section, "printed matter" means any billboard, placard, poster or pamphlet.

 

(2)Any printed matter intending to affect the outcome of an election must state clearly the full name and address of the printer and publisher.

 

(3)The publisher of any publication must head an article in that publication with the word "advertisement" if that article—
(a)originates from—
(i)a party, a person who holds political or executive office in that party, or any member or supporter of that party; or
(ii)a candidate contesting an election or supporter of that candidate; and
(b)is inserted in the publication on the promise of payment to the publication.

 

(4)No person may print, publish or distribute any printed matter or publication that does not comply with this section.