Election disinformation: Here’s how to report it

Always check and verify information before you share it.

4 hours ago

Liezl Scheepers Less than a minute

The Independant Electorial Commission (IEC) has designated Real411 as the online complaints mechanism for reporting incidences of disinformation in terms of the Disinformation Code.

Political parties and candidates are required to report instances of disinformation or suspected disinformation distributed through online platforms to this mechanism within 36 hours of becoming aware of them.

If you encounter questionable election information, don’t simply share it. Check and verify the information first.

Click here to report disinformation: https://real411.org.za/complaints/submit

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4 hours ago

Liezl Scheepers Less than a minute

Liezl Scheepers

Liezl Scheepers is editor of the Parys Gazette, a local community newspaper distributed in the towns of Parys, Vredefort and Viljoenskroon. As an experienced community journalist in all fields for the past 30 years, she has a passion for her community, and has been actively involved in several community outreach projects as part of Parys Gazette's team.