IEC launches groundbreaking website to tackle disinformation

The Electoral Commission of South Africa and Media Monitoring Africa have partnered to fight disinformation in the run-up to the elections, chief election officer Sy Mamabolo said on Monday. will deal with complaints about language that incites violence, discrimination and the publication of false and defamatory allegations about parties.

"South Africa is taking on the challenge in a way that we are attempting to find lessons for ourselves, to find a better understanding but equally, to be able to give an opportunity to our colleagues in their electoral management bodies some insights about successes, strengths and weaknesses of the solution that we are looking at," Love said.Mamabolo explained that the website would enable the rapid submission and consideration of any complaints of alleged digital disinformation.

Complainants and members of the public will also be able to track the progress of investigations. After a finding has been made, the complainants will be sent an SMS with the findings, he said.

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