IEC cautions against misleading election videos on social media

The Electoral Commission says it has identified growing attempts to damage the integrity of the electoral process through the posting of misleading videos on social media platforms. The commission says several videos depicting electoral officers transporting special votes ballots have been shared online without context, creating false narratives about the handling of election materials.

LGE 2026 | IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo warns of growing attempts to undermine electoral integrity through social media, urging political parties to refrain from making inflammatory remarks that could compromise the electoral process. https://t.co/5fc71mBVYo

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Briefing the media in Midrand, north of Johanneburg, IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo cautioned against the spread of misinformation.

“Unsubstantiated election fraud pronouncements by some political parties has led to supporters posting videos of presiding officers and staff transferring special votes ballot after home visits from the carrying boxes and bags into the main ballot box at the voting station. The videos are shared without context, alongside claims that something untoward was underway. The Commission appeals to political parties to avoid making inflammatory remarks, which represent the standard operating procedures regarding the voting process.”