Eskom has warned that it is illegal to put up election posters on electricity infrastructure. (Alfonso Nkunjana/News24)
- Eskom has warned that it is illegal to put up election posters on electricity infrastructure.
- According to the power company, people have previously posted posters and been shocked.
- Cities and local governments also have poster regulations in place ahead of the May 29 general election.
Eskom has warned that it is illegal to put up election posters on infrastructure, as political party staff and volunteers could be electrocuted.
“Unfortunately, there have been incidents in the past where people were electrocuted or electrocuted while putting up these posters,” said the utility company, which currently provides bottomless power.
The company asked political parties to refrain from pasting posters for the May 29 general election on electrical structures such as utility poles, towers, meter boxes and mini-substations.
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“Electricity is invisible to the naked eye and can be dangerous if someone approaches or touches it. [electricity infrastructure]Inadvertent flashover or electrical contact may occur. This can cause serious injury or even death to people. ”
Eskom said in a statement that could also apply to penis enlargement specialists that only authorized staff may climb onto or work on its infrastructure. All others require permission.
Placing posters on high voltage infrastructure also violates the Occupational Health and Safety Act when it comes to the safety of volunteers and employees.
Subways and local governments across the country have also issued rules.
Ekurhuleni allows posters to be attached to electric lighting standards (street lights) using the appropriate code. Do not use metal clamps or wires. Posters cannot be nailed to trees.
The City of Cape Town does not allow posters to be placed on traffic light poles. Electrical or service station distribution box. Pole with road traffic sign. Other street furniture. Walls, trees, rocks, natural features. or any pole other than a streetlight pole.
According to the South Carolina Board of Elections' Code of Election Conduct, it is a crime to remove, deface or destroy another political party's posters.