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Public Awareness on illegal Outdoor Advertising May 2026

Greater Tzaneen MunicipalityRef: ERENCING SECTION 21

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Source domain: greatertzaneen.gov.za

Collected on 28 June 2026

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What this means

This is a public notice issued by the Greater Tzaneen Municipality on 21 May 2026 to raise public awareness about illegal outdoor advertising within its jurisdiction. It explains that outdoor advertising signs must not be displayed or erected without the municipality’s written approval, referencing Section 21 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) and the municipality’s Control of Outdoor Advertising and Signage By-Law (published in Limpopo Provincial Gazette No. 3036 on 27 September 2019). The notice also tells the public how to report illegal signs and how to legalise outdoor advertising by submitting applications to the Tourism & Outdoor Advertising Office at 15 Peace Street, Tzaneen, or by email to the listed contacts.

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Report illegal outdoor advertising

You can lodge a complaint about illegal outdoor advertising to the Greater Tzaneen Municipality by going in person, calling, or sending an e-mail to the municipality using the contact details provided in the notice.

Who it is for: members of the public who want to report illegal outdoor advertising within the municipality’s jurisdiction
How to act on it: Lodge a complaint in person, by calling, or sending an e-mail to the municipality (contact details are provided below in the notice).

The document's recorded date is 21 May 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Limpopo

Reference

ERENCING SECTION 21

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Issuing authority, It explains that outdoor advertising signs must not be displayed or erected without the municipality

Key Takeaways

Issuing authority: Greater Tzaneen Municipality
Date of notice: 21 May 2026
Subject: Public awareness on illegal outdoor advertising within Greater Tzaneen Municipality jurisdiction
Legal basis: Section 21 of Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000)
By-law reference: Control of Outdoor Advertising and Signage By-Law published in Limpopo Provincial Gazette No. 3036 (27 September 2019)
Core rule: No person may display/erect an advertising sign or use an advertising sign/structure/device without written municipal approval
Reporting/complaints: Can be lodged in person, by calling, or by email (details directed below in document)
Application submission: Tourism & Outdoor Advertising Office (Department of Planning and Economic Development)
Application location: Office no. 1 & 12, 15 Peace Street, Tzaneen
Application materials: Available on GTM website and at the Tourism & Outdoor Advertising office
Contacts: Ms M Racheku (015 307 8195; moloko.racheku@tzaneen.gov.za) and Mr F.D Rammalo (015 307 8189; freddy.rammalo@tzaneen.gov.za)
Signatory: Mr Freedom Mthethwa, Acting Municipal Manager
Greater Tzaneen Municipality
Department of Planning and Economic Development (Tourism & Outdoor Advertising Office)
Ms M Racheku
Mr F.D Rammalo
Mr Freedom Mthethwa
Limpopo Provincial Gazette
Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000)