IEC partners with digital platforms to fight disinformation

The Electoral Commission has partnered with digital platforms such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok and non-profit organisation Moxii Africa to combat disinformation and protect the integrity of the local government elections.

Briefing the media in Centurion, the various stakeholders pledged that voters will have access to credible information to make informed political decisions.

LGE 2026 | Meta’s Thabo Makenete says the platform will work to safeguard elections and curb misinformation. He was speaking as the IEC signed a cooperation framework with digital platforms. https://t.co/nSgoaJgmpL

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IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo says this partnership is integral to ensuring free and fair elections.

Mamabolo says, “The purpose of this is to ensure that the integrity of election information is maintained and preserved and to counter measures at this information ahead of the elections on the 4th of November. We realize that the information ecosystem in which an election happens is critical for the realization of a free and fair election.”

Video | LGE 2026 | IEC signs framework of cooperation with social media giants to counter disinformation