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THE INTERVIEW : ‘We’re always behind’: IEC warns of disinformation peddlers, and how voters can be prepared
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The South African Electoral Commission warns of rising disinformation threats targeting young voters on social media ahead of November 4 local elections, with officials highlighting challenges in detecting viral misinformation.
THE INTERVIEW : ‘We’re always behind’: IEC warns of disinformation peddlers, and how voters can be prepared
In the run-up to South Africa’s November 4 local government elections, the battle for voters is shifting sharply to social media – with young people a prime target, mistrust surging and viral fakery and mischief harder to detect. The Electoral Commission’s outreach deputy CEO, Victor Shale, answers questions about the troubling reality at ground zero.
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