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Each card below is a complaint Real411 received and reviewed during the 2024 National & Provincial Elections cycle. Personal details have been removed; titles, outcomes and imagery come from the public review record.

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #4348 | Date: 31.07.2026

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The post relates to the IEC's rejection of the Islamic State of Africa (ISA) party's registration. The announcement prompted widespread repo…


Last Update: 06.08.2026

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #4345 | Date: 30.07.2026

Platform: Facebook

Resolved

The complaint concerns a comment alleging that the IEC "rigged election[s] every time" for the ANC. The allegation is presented as fact but…


Last Update: 03.08.2026

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #4346 | Date: 30.07.2026

Platform: Facebook

Resolved

The complaint concerns a comment claiming that the elections are being "rigged" again. The comment provides no evidence to support this alle…


Last Update: 03.08.2026

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #4347 | Date: 30.07.2026

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The post alleges, without providing evidence, that the IEC is controlled by foreign intelligence agencies and uses a predetermined election…


Last Update: 03.08.2026

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #4328 | Date: 22.07.2026

Platform: Other

Resolved


Last Update: 02.08.2026

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #4327 | Date: 22.07.2026

Platform: Other

Resolved

Poster showing IEC jobs, but post is false. IEC only advertises here: https://online.elections.org.za/adminconsole/jobs/login


Last Update: 02.08.2026

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #4330 | Date: 23.07.2026

Platform: Other

Resolved

The post contains a fake job alert or opportunity aimed to deceive the public.


Last Update: 30.07.2026

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #4151 | Date: 19.05.2026

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The post alleges that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is involved in vote rigging and ballot box tampering or manipulation. These…


Last Update: 04.07.2026

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #4152 | Date: 19.05.2026

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

The post falsely advertises “IEC online assistance” services for R30, claiming to provide voter registration, address changes, and status ch…


Last Update: 30.06.2026

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #4159 | Date: 22.05.2026

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The post claims that an individual identified as “Joe Sibanyoni,” described as a suspected criminal, is an ANC candidate for upcoming electi…


Last Update: 30.06.2026

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Outcome: Harassment

Complaint ID: #4225 | Date: 22.06.2026

Platform: Facebook

Resolved

The post calls on “patriots” to be on the lookout for two identifiable journalists and accuses them of sabotaging marches and provoking part…


Last Update: 30.06.2026

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #4183 | Date: 02.06.2026

Platform: Other

Resolved

This seems to suggest office of the chief Justice has released a statement with regards to migration in the country.


Last Update: 29.06.2026

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #4228 | Date: 23.06.2026

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complaint does not fit into the mis or disinformation category, but it may be worth sending the complaint through to the IEC so that they ca…


Last Update: 29.06.2026

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3461 | Date: 03.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint focuses on a series of social media posts that allege the 2024 South African National elections were rigged, claiming they wer…


Last Update: 08.08.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3469 | Date: 04.06.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

The complaint involves a message being forwarded on WhatsApp, claiming that there were stolen votes involving pre-filled ballots marked for…


Last Update: 03.08.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3467 | Date: 03.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint addresses a false and defamatory claim circulating online, alleging a "heist" at the IEC in South Africa.


Last Update: 30.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3502 | Date: 13.06.2024

Platform: Facebook

Resolved

The complaint is about a fake letter circulating online, falsely attributed to the DA. It claims that the DA posted this letter on their soc…


Last Update: 30.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3466 | Date: 03.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet suggesting that a soft coup occurred through vote rigging in South Africa's elections.


Last Update: 30.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3500 | Date: 12.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a post made by Mhemet Vefa Dag, who claims that Janet Love is involved in an Israeli conspiracy to rig the elections…


Last Update: 30.07.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3503 | Date: 13.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about an image is an artificially generated depiction of a political party leader crying, which is misleading as it does no…


Last Update: 29.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3501 | Date: 13.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about an image that incorrectly suggests that collaboration between specific political parties will lead to increased crime…


Last Update: 29.07.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3506 | Date: 14.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a user that reposted an audio of Hellen Zille said to be be rigged.


Last Update: 29.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3458 | Date: 03.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a video posted on x, spreading misinformation about the IEC rigging elections.


Last Update: 29.07.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3536 | Date: 26.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant asserts that the filing of an affidavit by MK (against the IEC) is false.


Last Update: 13.07.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3513 | Date: 16.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant asserts that statement by Fadiel Adams re. "Zionists planning on hijacking South Africa..." amounts to hate speech.


Last Update: 13.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3493 | Date: 09.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant asserts that the claim that MK "overwhelmingly won the elections" amounts to mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 13.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3483 | Date: 07.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant asserts that the media statement featured in the tweet is "fake and misleading" and the tweet thus constitutes mis- or disin…


Last Update: 13.07.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3476 | Date: 06.06.2024

Platform: Instagram

Resolved

The complainant asserts that the author of the post's statements re. certain aspects of the DA's policy/ action plan constitutes mis- or dis…


Last Update: 13.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3474 | Date: 06.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant asserts that an allegation of burned ballot boxes found in Mpumalanga amounts to mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 13.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3473 | Date: 04.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserst that the allegation regarding the IEC being "deliberately and systematically aborted" and Bheki Cele being implicated, c…


Last Update: 13.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3472 | Date: 04.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant states that the video allegedly showing uncounted ballot boxes in KwaZulu-Natal constitutes mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 13.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3471 | Date: 04.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant states that the allegation that Tony Leon's father sentenced Solomon Mahlangu to death constitutes mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 13.07.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3192 | Date: 19.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant assert that Mehmet Vefa Dag's claim that “the Jews killed Jesus” amounts to hate speech.


Last Update: 13.07.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #2899 | Date: 14.07.2023

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

PA's Gayton McKenzie states that its unlawful for foreign nationals to receive oxygen (in hospitals) while South Africans were dying [during…


Last Update: 12.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3516 | Date: 18.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint addresses a misleading post that falsely claims the IEC recounted or found "new" votes. In reality, the IEC added national res…


Last Update: 09.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3517 | Date: 18.06.2024

Platform: Facebook

Resolved

The complaint is about a misleading post suggesting that two political parties have merged their names to form a coalition label.


Last Update: 09.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3520 | Date: 20.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint ais about a series of posts that repeatedly call for the arrest of Janet Love without providing any substantiated reason.


Last Update: 09.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3522 | Date: 20.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a post containing misleading and false information regarding electoral fraud, falsely implicating Janet Love and alle…

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Last Update: 09.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3521 | Date: 20.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a post that falsely accuses Janet Love of stealing the country's dreams due to her Israeli origin and calls for her a…


Last Update: 09.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3526 | Date: 23.06.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

The complaint is about a widely forwarded message that claims a GNU cabinet has been agreed upon, listing specific individuals for various m…


Last Update: 09.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3527 | Date: 23.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint addresses a claim made by Mehmet Vefa Dag, stating that Afriforum was created by the CIA and Mossad.


Last Update: 09.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3528 | Date: 24.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a user that has posted content that is misleading and potentially harmful. The post accuses various parties of showin…


Last Update: 05.07.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3294 | Date: 26.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a Twitter post where Carl Niehaus compares the Holocaust to Israel's military operations in Gaza.


Last Update: 23.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3308 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet implies that the IEC is engaged in unethical behavior to influence the election results, stating that Janet L…


Last Update: 23.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3485 | Date: 08.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet alleges that the DA asked the CIA to help them rig the elections.


Last Update: 23.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3487 | Date: 08.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a post by Mehmet Vefa Dag claims that the DA came by sea, spilled much blood, took minerals and land, and supports Is…


Last Update: 23.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3492 | Date: 09.06.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

The complaint is about a TikTok video claiming that another election will be announced within 14 days.


Last Update: 23.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3495 | Date: 10.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

A tweet by Mehmet Vefa Dag alleging that the Democratic Alliance (DA) rigged the election in the Western Cape.


Last Update: 23.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3519 | Date: 20.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

A tweet calling for the arrest of IEC officials for rigging.


Last Update: 23.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3464 | Date: 03.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant states that the image featured in the tweet appears to be fabricated and therefore constitutes mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 21.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3463 | Date: 03.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant states that the tweet and accompanying video is "misleading and might create confusion", and therefore constitutes mis- or d…


Last Update: 21.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3462 | Date: 03.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant states that the post intends to "mislead the public and incite violence", and that this amounts to mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 21.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3460 | Date: 03.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant states that the post intends to "mislead the public and incite violence", and asserts that it constitutes mis- or disinformation…


Last Update: 21.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3459 | Date: 03.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant states that this "mathematically incorrect calculation" in the tweet used to back an allegation of vote rigging constitutes mis-…


Last Update: 21.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3447 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

Complainant states that the TikTok video making allegations of election fraud constitutes mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 21.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3446 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

Complainant submits that the allegations of voter fraud in the Western Cape constitute mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 21.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3429 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant states that the tweet is a fake claim and accordingly, constitutes mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 21.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3189 | Date: 18.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant states that the author of the tweet has "zero evidence" to back his statement and accordingly, the tweet in question constit…


Last Update: 21.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3188 | Date: 18.05.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

The complainant asserts that they have seen "other letters discounted by 411 as fake. ANC propaganda", and submits that the letter in questi…


Last Update: 21.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3187 | Date: 18.05.2024

Platform: Facebook

Resolved

The complainant states that an article asserting that the MPC is in a state of collapse, is "factually wrong", and that the a false claim is…


Last Update: 21.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3508 | Date: 14.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved


Last Update: 20.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3186 | Date: 17.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant states that a manipulated elections poster, shared by Helen Zille of the DA, amounts to mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 20.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3486 | Date: 08.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved


Last Update: 11.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3489 | Date: 09.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved


Last Update: 11.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3311 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The tweet is about an article from Sunday World, suggesting that the DA will not win the election and will form a coalition with the ANC. Th…


Last Update: 09.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3478 | Date: 06.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant asserts that the letter seems fake and that it therefore amounts to mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 07.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3479 | Date: 06.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that a tweet relying on fabricated news articles and letter is "patently false" and amounts to mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 07.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3480 | Date: 06.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that claim of vote rigging in tweet amounts to mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 07.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3482 | Date: 07.06.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

The complaint alleges that a TikTok claiming that Mmusi Maimane has left BOSA to join the ANC is a deep fake [meaning generated by AI].


Last Update: 07.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3411 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that the statement made in the tweet and accompanying video which includes that the IEC rigged the voting process, is mi…


Last Update: 07.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3470 | Date: 04.06.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved


Last Update: 05.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3433 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet calling for the arrest of Janet Love without providing any basis for such an action.


Last Update: 04.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3435 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a TikTok video in which Visvin Reddy claims that vote rigging is taking place and urges all parties to object, using…


Last Update: 04.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3434 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet alleging that Janet Love, associated with the IEC of South Africa, rigged elections in the DRC and implies sh…


Last Update: 04.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3416 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet alleging that mainstream media is ignoring election rigging and labeling the current elections as the most di…


Last Update: 04.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3436 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a post alleging that the poster's vote was not counted, without providing any specific proof or district details, the…


Last Update: 04.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3432 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that it's not an accurate statement given that IEC had not yet announced outcome of election at the point that the state…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3450 | Date: 02.06.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

Complainant states that "article" circulating on WhatsApp and outlining theories around coalitions, "seems fabricated and out of context".

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Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3457 | Date: 02.06.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

Complainant asserts that the TikTok videos in which the allegations and claims are made constitute "more disinformation about Janet Love and…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3421 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that tweet stating "DA and ANC rigged the votes" constitutes mis- or disinformation and is "undermining elections".


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3444 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

Article positioned as hard news article claims, amongst other things, that "the ANC has been sold for R150-million" – complainant asserts th…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3430 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant asserts that the tweet, which insinuates that ZANU-PF was involved, together with the IEC, in rigging the elections, amounts…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3428 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that tweet alleging that CIA involved in vote counting, and thus implying vote rigging, constitutes mis- or disinformati…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3445 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

"suggestions that fraud was committed during the elections".


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3426 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant states that tweet claiming that the "DA is carrying out a soft coup d'état" constitutes mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3449 | Date: 02.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

This tweet says: "The truth is…. MK probably won the elections".


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3425 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant states that the tweet, which also includes a picture of a man pouring fuel on a fire, and states "We can't go on with life as if…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3451 | Date: 02.06.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

Post asking people to send a stool sample to the ANC.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3423 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that author of tweet alleging election rigging by CIA (as reported by MK Intelligence) constitutes mis- or disinformatio…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3453 | Date: 02.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

This tweet reads that we need Janet Love and her board to be arrested and charged with treason. It takes as fact that the elections have bee…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3454 | Date: 02.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint addresses a tweet alleging collaboration between Janet Love, the IEC, and the CIA to rig the elections.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3420 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that a tweet stating that "IEC Presiding officers who manipulated the results must be criminally charged..." constitutes…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3415 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet containing allegations that the CIA is involved in rigging the elections.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3424 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

This tweet states as a fact that there was election rigging.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3312 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that Gayton McKenzie's tweet about an ANC dinner for foreign nationals being their farewell dinner could possibly be hat…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3455 | Date: 02.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet alleging that the elections have been rigged.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Incitement to Violence

Complaint ID: #3456 | Date: 02.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet containing a threat of mass non-compliance if a recount is not conducted. The tweet includes a photo of a bur…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3443 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet alleging that the IEC engaged in theft through vote rigging.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3437 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet alleging that Janet Love and the IEC were caught manipulating votes.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3438 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet that includes a picture of Cyril Ramaphosa and Helen Zille, alleging they are masterminds of vote rigging and…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3439 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet that alleges dark criminal networks are orchestrating a coalition, without providing any evidence to support…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3440 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet that makes unfounded claims accusing the ANC and DA of corruption and alleging that the DA rigged elections a…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3441 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The tweet claims that in areas without MK party and EFF party agents, such as Umhlanga, a historically DA-dominated ward, votes were changed…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3442 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a Tweet with an attached letter from an MK party candidate contains accusations that the IEC is colluding with the AN…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3410 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet claiming that the IEC has cut the voting queues, thereby denying people their Constitutional right to vote,…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3417 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that tweet alleging: (1) vote rigging by IEC; (2) CIA's involvement in vote rigging; (3) vote recounting of a month, con…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3414 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant states that the tweet submitted for review includes a video and a caption stating that the president of the ANC has admitted use…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3407 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant states that Dudu Zuma-Sambudla's tweet undermines the integrity of the IEC by alleging vote rigging by the DA.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3403 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that the tweet, which includes a video in which votes were being added to a ballot box and reads: "Amasela will always s…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3402 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

In this tweet, Twitter users are asked to: "Hit like if you agree ANC and DA rigged the votes #ElectionResults". This tweet attempts to buil…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation, Incitement to Violence

Complaint ID: #3427 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

In this tweet, the poster continues to offer R100 to users commenting with the hashtag #IECMustFall. The post contains a picture with flames…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3418 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant asserts that the tweet alleging vote rigging by the ANC and IEC constitutes mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation, Incitement to Violence

Complaint ID: #3422 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

This tweet has a picture of fire and reads as follows: "Sending R100 to 10 lucky winners who comment #IECMustFall Let's go" followed by seve…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3408 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that the claims of vote rigging by way of the IEC IT system crash and all accompanying claims, are mis- or disinformatio…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3386 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant states that claim made by Soldiers of Christ that "voting is a sin" constitues mis- or disinformation.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3384 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant submitted video featuring footage of destroyed ballot boxes, asserted that this constitutes disinformation.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3381 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant is concerned re. legitimacy of voting station located at a private dwelling in Mamelodi.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3419 | Date: 31.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that tweet constitutes mis-or disinformation.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3431 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Image of what is meant to be a ballot that positions ANC and DA as colluding to rig the elections.


Last Update: 02.06.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3448 | Date: 01.06.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complainant asserts that the tweet posted by the Injeje yabeNguni Council makes false and harmful allegations about Dr Nomsa Masuku (IEC…


Last Update: 02.06.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3301 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

The complainant states that the "chatbot" [https://election.mzansi.ai/] "provides false answers to questions about political parties". He as…


Last Update: 31.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3353 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Author of tweet names certain parties as Israel sympathisers, and says that voting for them means voting for genocide. The complainant asser…


Last Update: 31.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3387 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet claiming that the IEC has cut the voting queues, thereby denying people their Constitutional right to vote, a…


Last Update: 31.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3383 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint addresses a tweet by Ntsiki Mazwai stating: "RT if you think IEC is captured...".


Last Update: 31.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3191 | Date: 19.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a post by Mehmet Vefa Dag claiming that "Benjamin Netanyahu is beheading Christian children in Israel." The statement…


Last Update: 31.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3399 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The cover of the video uses foul language and dehumanizing individuals in a lower living standards measure. Furthermore, the audio sounds li…


Last Update: 31.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3400 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Mehmet Vefa Dag says Injustice because Land Party did not receive the votes he wanted. The image is official voting numbers from IEC.


Last Update: 31.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3404 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

This tweet says that the IEC has failed in its corruption in KZN, meaning that it didn't manage to rig voting but implying that it tried. It…


Last Update: 31.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3405 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

This tweet insists that the IEC will rig the elections. It reads as follows: "Transparency & the @IECSouthAfrica is like oil & water, they d…


Last Update: 31.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3406 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

This tweet claims that the IEC and Janet Love and USA are going to rig the elections.


Last Update: 31.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3388 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a post by ANC's Fikile Mbalula, quoting Gift of The Givers' Imtiaz Sooliman. The post is said to allegedly sugarcoats…


Last Update: 30.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3389 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a statement made by Gcobani Ndzongana from the Land Party, suggesting that white South Africans who support the killi…


Last Update: 30.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3390 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a DA MP's premature claim that the ANC has lost its majority in KZN, a claim made well before any official results ca…


Last Update: 30.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3392 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about the dissemination of misleading graphics falsely attributed to ENCA, confirmed by the media house to be inaccurate.


Last Update: 30.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3394 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about content that undermines the IEC with allegations and commentary from a party representative.


Last Update: 30.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3397 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet accompanied by a video claiming that South Africa is registered as a company in the US.


Last Update: 30.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3380 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

The complaint addresses the circulation of an IEC letter, said to be misinformation.


Last Update: 30.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3398 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet spreading incorrect information about the IEC members, which could be viewed as undermining the credibility o…


Last Update: 30.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3299 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Facebook

Resolved


Last Update: 30.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3382 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved


Last Update: 30.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation, Incitement to Violence

Complaint ID: #3393 | Date: 30.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Post on X stating that of the ANC wins the elections, then this ought to be taken as confirmation that the IEC is captured. Post is clear in…


Last Update: 30.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3359 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Unfounded allegation by Mehmet Vefa Dag from Land Party that the USA is planning to establish a naval base in Saldanha Bay.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3367 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

Complainant asserts that the video amounts to misinformation and discourages people from voting.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3379 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a statement made by Mehmet Vefa Dag, equating Zionism with Nazism and labeling Israel as a 'Nazi State', said to be h…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3364 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Youtube

Resolved

The complaint is about a Facebook Reels advertisement allegedly funded by "Constitutional Hill." However, upon investigation, it was reveale…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3315 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet from ActionSA asserting their stance on border control, claiming that an open border policy compromises the c…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3317 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet encouraging voters to bring their own black pens to the voting booth, alleging that the IEC provides pens wit…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3318 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet containing a video of ballot boxes, accusing IEC Commissioner Janet Love of collaborating with the ANC.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3206 | Date: 20.05.2024

Platform: Youtube

Resolved

The complaint is about the inflammatory comments made by South African MP Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam, claiming that if the DA hands over South…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3209 | Date: 20.05.2024

Platform: Youtube

Resolved

The complaint addresses multiple aspects of Julius Malema's speech at the Gauteng Provincial Groundforces Forum, specifically focusing on hi…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3320 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a post alleging that ballots are being stored in a spaza shop.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Incitement to Violence

Complaint ID: #3330 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint addresses a tweet that suggests violence, stating, "should the conditions arise where there is a need to spill blood, may it n…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3377 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

Complainant asserts that video stating that ACT party is not on the ballot and therefore not running in elections, amounts to disinformation…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3292 | Date: 26.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Niehaus' tweet calls ANC evil and calls people to "speak out", amongst other things, by exercising their right to vote.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3378 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that tweet stating that the secrecy of ballots ultimately allows the IEC to "steal votes", amounts to disinformation.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3344 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that tweet which: (1) accuses IEC of being a polical party; (2) alleges that ANC is stealing votes; and (3) that IEC is…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3343 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant states that the tweet alleges that the IEC has discredited itself by issuing a statement in which it says that members of the MK…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3341 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant submits that tweet stating that: (1) "IEC is totally digraced"; (2) "we can no longer expect free and fair election"; and (3) "Z…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3350 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Author of tweet states in a matter-of-fact way that ballots were transported in meat truck. These allegations have been circulating in vario…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3331 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that tweet amounts to incitement to violence. Tweet states that if the IEC rigs the elections, South Africans will respo…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3332 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that tweet alleging that IEC has printed many more ballot papers than voters (and cites a figure), is not based on fact…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3334 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant is concerned that the tweet in question is inciting violence, as one of the replies is that "...@IECSouthAfrica really calling f…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3335 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that the languag used in Gayton McKenzie's tweet amounts to hate speech.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3373 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

Post announcing overseas voting results.

+1 more image


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3337 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Facebook

Resolved

Complainant asserts that post contains unfounded allegations amounting to disinformation re. vote rigging in Dambuza, KwaZulu-Natal.

+1 more image


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3375 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

Complainant states that filming of ballot papers is not allowed according to IEC rules.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3340 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant asserts that tweet alleging that the EFF is being funded by spaza shops amounts to disinformation.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3345 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant states that tweet, which alleges that IEC is rigging the elections and this is the reason for the IEC meeting with the US embas…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3351 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Claim that "@IECSouthAfrica these elections are not free and fair" made in tweet – and it includes videos without context to support these c…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3370 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant reported a tweet that: (1) alleges that Janet Love fixed the elections in the DRC; and (2) that this leads to the conclusion tha…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3374 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

Despite the elections not being over yet, DA TikTok alleges victory in Ward 39 of Mogale City. This is misleading and causes people to quest…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3354 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

Tiktok user Norwood 17 says that their vote is not about politics, their vote is about Jihad. This is a viral Tiktok video campaign to win v…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3372 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

TikTok post claims the DA has won Ward 6 Rand West, Gauteng.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3348 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

The video presented is Neil de Beer (a party official and candidate) making claims of Helen Zille committing the DA to a coalition with the…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3347 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

The post deliberately presents the figures as official results of the recent expat voting that took place.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3304 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

Problematic tweet accusing Janet Love of working for Cyril and the IEC forcing people to vote for the ANC.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3352 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

This tweet refers to ANC members who have died mysteriously and has a photo of Jesse Duarte. It says to vote MK in their memory. This is dis…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3355 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

Tiktok user Darren Campher calls some political parties horseshit - Rise Mzanis, PA, Action SA, NCC, UIM


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3346 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Instagram

Resolved

The image attached is a photoshop. The user made use of a former president to express their artistic abilities but the poster the former pre…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3358 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Julius Malema asks rhetorically why would a true Muslim vote for the DA. The election campaigning of many SA parties has unacceptably been f…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3194 | Date: 19.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about Mehmet Dag's claim that Western Cape Zionist real estate companies encourage and benefit from illegal immigration, a…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3197 | Date: 19.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about Mehmet Dag's statement said to be pushing a hate agenda by claiming that the "Zionist mafia" is benefitting from gang…


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3360 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Carl Niehaus states that Patriotic Alliance Gayton McKenzie is a callous thug bought and bribed by Israel blood money.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3362 | Date: 29.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Land Party's Gcobani Ndzongana proposes a conspiracy theory Israel's Mossad might assassinate President Ramaphosa.


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3321 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3322 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved


Last Update: 29.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3107 | Date: 25.03.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint about a statement asserting that the IEC is removing political parties without a court ruling.


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3058 | Date: 15.02.2024

Platform: Other Website

Resolved

The complaint is about a TikTok video alleging that the DA is racist and fascist, accompanied by a voice-over accusing the party of involvem…


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3022 | Date: 24.12.2023

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet alleging that opposition parties in South Africa, purportedly funded by Western entities and NGOs opposing fo…


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3105 | Date: 22.03.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

The complaint is about a TikTok video containing allegations of a "water mafia" deliberately sabotaging water infrastructure in Johannesburg…


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3336 | Date: 28.05.2024

Platform: Facebook

Resolved

The complaint is about a Facebook post alleging a mass influx of undocumented persons from Mozambique who purportedly entered South Africa t…


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3213 | Date: 20.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a statement attributed to Gcobani Ndzongana of the Land Party regarding the situation in Gaza. It also concerns a com…


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3214 | Date: 20.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about Carl Niehaus's spread of misinformation, falsely accusing the DA, Action SA, Patriotic Alliance, VF, IFP, ACDP, COPE,…


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3013 | Date: 23.12.2023

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet that claims that the IEC will be working with US Intelligence.


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3237 | Date: 21.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet by Mehmet Vefa Dag, stating that "Zionists are pigs."


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3239 | Date: 21.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about the spread of misinformation about the DA, falsely labeling it a Zionist party and accusing it of ruling the Western…


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3310 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

PA statements on foreign nations on X. Complainant contends these statements constitute xenophobia / hate speech.


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3325 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Facebook

Resolved

In this Facebook post, the poster claims that it is facts, not an allegation that the IEC rigs elections through its staff members.


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3323 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The handle @DZumaSambudla claims that a meat truck is delivering ballots. This is disinformation. The truck is from Spartan Truck Hire.


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3326 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Facebook

Resolved

This Facebook post by Sanco Ward 27 says that the IEC is going to rig the elections.


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3327 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Facebook

Resolved

In this Facebook post, Themba Msomi claims that IEC and ANC don't want fair and peaceful elections. Corruption is what they want.


Last Update: 28.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3328 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

In this post on Twitter/X, there is a video by Visvin Reddy in which he claims that what was found in Hammarsdale was millions of ballots al…


Last Update: 28.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3245 | Date: 22.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Land Party's Gcobani Ndzongana alleges that Judge Unterhalter's appointment as a judge of SCA is a sign of "Zionist entrenchment".


Last Update: 28.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3316 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Not Relevant


Last Update: 28.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3216 | Date: 20.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about the PAC's statement that attempts to draw parallels between the land questions in Palestine and South Africa while po…


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3246 | Date: 22.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about Maggs Naidu's statement that attempts to link voting against the ANC with supporting genocide in Israel, creating a f…


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3252 | Date: 23.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a post and the complainant questions the credibility of certain allegations posted on social media, suggesting they a…

+1 more image


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3253 | Date: 23.05.2024

Platform: Other Website

Resolved

The complaint is about an AI bot providing misinformation in response to election-related queries.

+1 more image


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3264 | Date: 24.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about an AI-generated image that allegedly criticizes the ruling party for stealing and lying.


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3218 | Date: 20.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about Sizwe Ummah Nation. Shaik Saeed Ncane says they support the Hamas fighters as they are the MK of their country.


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3273 | Date: 25.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

The complaint questions whether Justice Mogoeng has joined MK. However, the review finds no evidence to support this claim.


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3274 | Date: 25.05.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

The complaint is about a Muslim Voters Guide, suggesting that dictating who individuals can or cannot vote for based on their religion is un…


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3275 | Date: 25.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

The complaint is about misinformation suggesting that Jacob Zuma went to jail "for no reason." The truth is that the person was jailed for c…


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3283 | Date: 26.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about an account linked to MK that is promoting the idea that the upcoming elections are illegitimate.


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3284 | Date: 26.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about false information circulating that suggests voting has already taken place in South Africa.


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3010 | Date: 21.12.2023

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about Pali a tweet misquotes former Statistician General Pali Lehohla, suggesting that he called for the postponement of ne…


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3285 | Date: 26.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

"did sabc and Enca refuse to broadcast interview??"


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3297 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Mehmet Vefa Dag from Land Party claims that COVID-19 as a commercial and health conspiracy.


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3295 | Date: 26.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Plug Ndix compares DA's Chris Pappas to Adolf Hitler.


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3266 | Date: 25.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

"Mehmet Vefa Dag says that Former US President Barack Obama is a paedophile."


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3127 | Date: 09.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a post by Mmusi Maimane, claiming that the DA intends to form a coalition with the ANC.


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Harassment

Complaint ID: #3282 | Date: 25.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

In this tweet, @DZumaSambudla issues a warning to the IEC and Janet Love because they issued Jabulani Khumalo with accreditation.


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3296 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a Twitter account that alleges misconduct by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), raising concerns about the a…


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3305 | Date: 27.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a video on Twitter depicting a taxi strike causing major traffic disruptions in Durban, has been incorrectly attribut…


Last Update: 27.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3244 | Date: 22.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Cameron Dugmore from the ANC admits he won't attend at a Jewish museum as he says it's in line with his stance of Anti Zionism. He refuses I…


Last Update: 26.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3276 | Date: 25.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

NUMSA calls other local political parties the worst butchers. I assume it's because their stance is Pro Israel and not Pro Palestine.


Last Update: 26.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3280 | Date: 25.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

In this tweet/X, the handle @DZumaSambudla alleges that the ANC of Cyril Ramaphosa has started stealing votes in KZN. The post contains vide…


Last Update: 26.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3281 | Date: 25.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

"Jo Bluen from SAJFP calls Zionist mother fuckers. She says they justify genocide and infers non accountability for alleged Holocaust guilt…


Last Update: 26.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3272 | Date: 25.05.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

Message sent to a WhatsApp group alleging that the IEC uses evaporating ink during elections. Message urges people to take their own black p…


Last Update: 26.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3183 | Date: 17.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about tweets by Gayton McKenzie said to be incitement to violence and hate speech.


Last Update: 26.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3221 | Date: 20.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

The complaint is regarding a TikTok video shared with the likely intention of spreading disinformation. The video suggests the Democratic Al…


Last Update: 26.05.2024

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Outcome: Incitement to Violence

Complaint ID: #3222 | Date: 20.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about Mehmet Vefa Dag of the Land Party for using militant rhetoric in an electoral campaign post.


Last Update: 26.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3227 | Date: 21.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about Mehmet Vefa Dag of the Land Party for running a conspiracy theory and alleged hate speech by stating that "Zionism is…


Last Update: 26.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3236 | Date: 21.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet by the company Vote South Africa, said to purportedly discredit the election outcome.


Last Update: 26.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3243 | Date: 22.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant aggrieved by Mbalula's publication of a list of parties to not vote for, allegedly compiled by NUMSA.


Last Update: 24.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3254 | Date: 23.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Zapiro infers in his cartoon that Old Testament education in schools is against the South African constitution. I don't think this is correc…


Last Update: 24.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3179 | Date: 15.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant contends the post is an attack on the DA and therefore misinformation.


Last Update: 23.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3180 | Date: 15.05.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

The complaint is about a twitter post that allegedly promotes enticement and bribery in exchange for votes for a specific political party.


Last Update: 22.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3229 | Date: 21.05.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved


Last Update: 22.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3226 | Date: 21.05.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

False letter purporting to be from the US Embassy addressed to Helen Zillie effectively endorsing the so-called DA's pursuit of an independe…


Last Update: 22.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3178 | Date: 15.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

X user uses reports on the George building collapse death toll to take a swipe at the DA's electioneering rhetoric about saving SA. DA adver…


Last Update: 20.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3150 | Date: 01.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Local celebrity and social media influencer claims the "IEC is captured". No evidence whatsoever to support claim that the IEC is captured.


Last Update: 17.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3129 | Date: 10.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complaint concerns a tweet making statements of fact about the IEC being a political party of the ANC and existing to rig the upcoming elect…


Last Update: 17.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3121 | Date: 08.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

In a tweet, a user alleges that some IEC officials and ANC members have met to discuss how to rig the elections using SADTU members.


Last Update: 17.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3137 | Date: 19.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant is complaining about untrue content in a post which alleges Cyril Ramaphosa bribed officials to rig elections.


Last Update: 17.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3089 | Date: 10.03.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The post falsely claims that the IEC is ANC controlled.


Last Update: 17.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation, Incitement to Violence

Complaint ID: #3152 | Date: 03.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Land Party published a media statement with false claims that the IEC is compromised and "urges the people of South Africa to stand up..."


Last Update: 17.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3148 | Date: 29.04.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

WhatsApp message claims that the IEC has given registered voters aged 60 and above leeway to vote before 29 May.


Last Update: 17.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3120 | Date: 08.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Problematic tweet ending with fuzzy logic that "automatically proves the rigging of elections, they have made it clear that they are unable…


Last Update: 17.05.2024

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Outcome: Incitement to Violence

Complaint ID: #3139 | Date: 20.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint concerns a tweet. It is unclear whether the media content is a photo of an actual MK Party poster containing the words, "We wi…


Last Update: 17.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3090 | Date: 10.03.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Misleading video of Donald Trump urging South Africans to vote for the MK Party. The video is obviously AI generated and fake.


Last Update: 17.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3076 | Date: 03.03.2024

Platform: Facebook

Resolved

Post claims the newly minted MK Party will not be on ballot paper for the upcoming elections. This is false and misleading as the IEC is yet…


Last Update: 17.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3172 | Date: 12.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

A fake letter is making crowds on social media, this letter is spreading misinformation about the DA's position on forming a coalition with…


Last Update: 16.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3171 | Date: 12.05.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

As part of what looks like public outcry against the DA's burning flag advert, a poster is circulating purporting to be an official response…


Last Update: 16.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3177 | Date: 14.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

IOL article "full of lies and inconsistencies on the iec, mma and Oppenheimer Memorial Trust".


Last Update: 16.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3181 | Date: 15.05.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved


Last Update: 16.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3176 | Date: 14.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

"...post seems to come clsoe to incitment".


Last Update: 16.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3173 | Date: 12.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Not Relevant


Last Update: 14.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3174 | Date: 13.05.2024

Platform: Other

Not Relevant


Last Update: 14.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3157 | Date: 06.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

X user claims the IEC lacks independence as the IEC comprises deployed ANC members who exist to rig the upcoming elections.


Last Update: 12.05.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3161 | Date: 07.05.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

TikTok post claiming that Cyril Ramaphosa is physically abusing his wife and that his wife is currently frail and housebound.


Last Update: 10.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3162 | Date: 08.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Mbalula's post has been manipulated and Zuma's repost is harmful.


Last Update: 09.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3158 | Date: 07.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

A user on X posted a random video of people telling other people to go away; and in a caption claimed that the IEC is fighting battles for t…


Last Update: 09.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3160 | Date: 07.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The DA leader, John Steenhuisen, posted a tweet claiming that investors are "fleeing South Africa at the prospect of an ANC/EFF Doomsday Coa…


Last Update: 09.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3159 | Date: 07.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

A user on X generated a fake image of a burning SA flag held by the DA leader, John Steenhuisen and proffered commentary on her interpretati…


Last Update: 09.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3154 | Date: 03.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant concerned that the post suggests the "anc coming together to form judiciary or judicial bias".


Last Update: 08.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3146 | Date: 28.04.2024

Platform: Other

Not Relevant


Last Update: 08.05.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3156 | Date: 06.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved


Last Update: 08.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3151 | Date: 01.05.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Claim that the IEC leadership comprises ANC cadres who are implementing orders from the "ANC top brass" to prevent the MKParty from contesti…


Last Update: 07.05.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3111 | Date: 28.03.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint concerns a tweet claiming that the media suppressed the Phala Phala farm story : https://twitter.com/ThabzAfrika/status/177118…


Last Update: 29.04.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3112 | Date: 28.03.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet from an account known for expressing xenophobic views, claiming that a specific woman is not South African ba…


Last Update: 29.04.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3054 | Date: 14.02.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

The complaint addresses a video posted on a WhatsApp group from @Risecapetown alleging that colored and black residents in the Western Cape…


Last Update: 29.04.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3123 | Date: 08.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint involves a tweet alleging that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is upset with former President Zuma for questioning…


Last Update: 29.04.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3124 | Date: 08.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint concerns a poster alleging that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is a CIA hired agent working to safeguard the inter…


Last Update: 29.04.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3104 | Date: 22.03.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

"looks like propaganda"


Last Update: 28.04.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3144 | Date: 24.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant has reported a tweet in which the author alleges that Zuma obliviously knows that the IEC is in the business of rigging election…


Last Update: 28.04.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Incitement to Violence

Complaint ID: #3118 | Date: 08.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet directed at Herman Mashaba contains a threat of militant action against him and his political party, framed a…


Last Update: 25.04.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3125 | Date: 08.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet that alleges that the US, under President Biden and the CIA, is pushing South Africa to adopt electronic voti…


Last Update: 25.04.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3126 | Date: 09.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a website and social media posts spreading misinformation about Democratic Alliance (DA) candidates, including Ian Ca…


Last Update: 25.04.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3128 | Date: 09.04.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

A TikTok video by user nasrman01 alleges that the Democratic Alliance (DA) is supported by the United States and portrays the party as pro-Z…


Last Update: 25.04.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3133 | Date: 14.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint alleges deliberate efforts to discredit and tarnish the reputation of Ms. Janet Love for political expediency within the IEC…


Last Update: 25.04.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3140 | Date: 21.04.2024

Platform: Youtube

Resolved

User offended by the DA's use of a "pest control" label in an online election campaigning advert.

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Last Update: 25.04.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3134 | Date: 15.04.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved


Last Update: 21.04.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3135 | Date: 15.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

ActionSA Leader, Herman Mashaba published a Tweet that claim that polling company, Social Research Foundation (SRF) is run and managed by a…


Last Update: 21.04.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3138 | Date: 19.04.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

IEC Commissioner, Janet Love has been accused by a User of the X platform of being an ANC "secret weapon" that will rig the upcoming electio…


Last Update: 21.04.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3059 | Date: 15.02.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a tweet that propagates a conspiracy theory involving the CIA, Stellenbosch, and George Soros, alleging their collabo…


Last Update: 16.04.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3088 | Date: 10.03.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a post promoting a treatment claiming to unblock fallopian tubes, asserting its efficacy since the 1970s and advocati…


Last Update: 08.04.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3060 | Date: 16.02.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint raises concerns about the dissemination of misinformation or disinformation potentially damaging the reputation of the Indepen…


Last Update: 08.04.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3099 | Date: 14.03.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant has taken issue with an "SABC journalist's coverage of hate speech by MK Party Gauteng Youth Leader Bonginkosi Khanyile reiterat…


Last Update: 23.03.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3097 | Date: 14.03.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

In a post on X, an Action SA supporter claims ANCYL members are exempt from social and economic ills like unemployment, cost of living crisi…


Last Update: 23.03.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3093 | Date: 12.03.2024

Platform: WhatsApp

Resolved

Visual post that appears to have been created by an unknown creator and not officially DA communication. Post purports to communicate the DA…


Last Update: 23.03.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3091 | Date: 10.03.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

Post implying that DA leader John Steenhuisen is the mastermind behind the call for "cape independence". Moreover, the post claims that "cap…


Last Update: 23.03.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Incitement to Violence

Complaint ID: #3096 | Date: 12.03.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

The complaint is about inciting violence and engaging in hate speech through a public statement. In the statement, Paulsen expresses a desir…


Last Update: 21.03.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3092 | Date: 11.03.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Complainant is aggrieved because the News24 article "has no statistical facts supporting it".


Last Update: 20.03.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3098 | Date: 14.03.2024

Platform: Other Website

Not Relevant


Last Update: 17.03.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3066 | Date: 23.02.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a posted video said to be mis/disinformation.


Last Update: 13.03.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3071 | Date: 27.02.2024

Platform: Other

Not Relevant


Last Update: 05.03.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #2972 | Date: 18.10.2023

Platform: Youtube

Resolved

Members of Operation Dudula, now a registered political party, are shown confronting spaza shop owners while donning attire resembling milit…


Last Update: 04.03.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Hate Speech

Complaint ID: #3075 | Date: 28.02.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

Post on 'X' (Twitter) refers to immigrants using a hateful trope


Last Update: 04.03.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3047 | Date: 17.01.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint addresses a tweet by Sihle Mavuso alleging false information about the PAC's deputy Secretary-General. It highlights that Mr.…


Last Update: 26.02.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #2988 | Date: 23.11.2023

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about the ANC member social media page that shared a graphic on social media falsely stating that the Democratic Alliance (…


Last Update: 24.02.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #2989 | Date: 23.11.2023

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about Rutendo Matinyarare has been consistently creating graphics and content across platforms, particularly on TikTok, fal…


Last Update: 24.02.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #2991 | Date: 23.11.2023

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a post on social media features a manipulated image of a Democratic Alliance (DA) poster with the message "Vote for D…


Last Update: 24.02.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Incitement to Violence

Complaint ID: #3017 | Date: 23.12.2023

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint addresses a tweet that encourages violence against immigrants, specifically connecting this call to action with the approachin…


Last Update: 07.02.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3019 | Date: 24.12.2023

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint addresses a tweet that casts doubt on the Independent National Congress's (INC) assertion that the upcoming elections will not…


Last Update: 07.02.2024

View complaint
Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3051 | Date: 05.02.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint concerns a tweet which alleges that the Democratic Alliance (DA) party has more registered voters than the African National Co…


Last Update: 06.02.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #3050 | Date: 04.02.2024

Platform: Other

Resolved

The complaint addresses a TikTok post falsely alleging that the leader of the DA, John Steenhuisen, committed to forming a coalition with th…


Last Update: 05.02.2024

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Outcome: Not upheld

Complaint ID: #3046 | Date: 17.01.2024

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint concerns a social media post by independent journalist Sihle Mavuso, alleging a collaboration pact between the Pan Africanist…


Last Update: 05.02.2024

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #2929 | Date: 31.08.2023

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a Twitter user who is said to be spreading mis/disinformation about the elections, saying that South Africa's electio…


Last Update: 20.09.2023

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Outcome: Mis- or Disinformation

Complaint ID: #2938 | Date: 01.09.2023

Platform: Twitter/X

Resolved

The complaint is about a Tweet that is said to be misinformation, stating that the ANC is rigging the elections in advance by letting foreig…


Last Update: 20.09.2023

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