Misinformation is spreading via social media platforms involving TikTok in South Africa.
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What happened
Misinformation is spreading via social media platforms involving TikTok in South Africa.
Who's involved
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An Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) launched its 2026 programme in South Africa, where misinformation is reportedly threatening electoral integrity.Also in this story
- The Independent Electoral Commission held a draw in Midrand for an election ballot.
- The IEC of South Africa failed to incorporate recommendations regarding journalist safety.
- The Electoral Commission of South Africa designated Real411 to report on disinformation.
- Voter Management Devices (VMDs) are enabling real-time identity verification within the South African electoral process.
The entities involved
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TikTok
video-focused social media platform
Related events
- Social media platforms are accelerating the dissemination of information in Nigeria.
- DA uses TikTok for digital campaigns while Public Affairs Research Institute reports low voter registration rates in South Africa.
- AI-generated deepfake videos of Donald Trump and Joe Biden were used in elections in Ghana and South Africa, prompting social monitoring of TikTok.