In an article published by the Fourways Review on 11 December 2025, titled “Six months later, City of Johannesburg fails to deliver promised outdoor advertising audit”, reference is made to the proliferation of illegal outdoor advertising signs across the City.

The article further suggests that the City has not taken meaningful action to address these violations. The City of Johannesburg wishes to place on record that this assertion is incorrect. The City continues to escalate its enforcement efforts in line with the City of Johannesburg Outdoor Advertising Bylaw.