WhatsApp: Electioneering

Outcome

Overview

The complaint is about a poster that is said to include misinformation about Izak Berg and calling ANC supporters traitors.

Background & Outcome

This is deemed as campaigning. The DA Vs GOOD SCA judgement set a precedent. The electorate will have to decide whether such a strategy is acceptable in a vote. The complaint does not match any of the DCC criteria, according to this article, Izak Berg did in fact vote with the ANC https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/how-anc-secured-ekurhuleni-2060487.

31 October 2021 01:06:04|Logged by: RampershadN||This is deemed as campaigning. The DA Vs GOOD SCA judgement set a precedent.|| 31 October 2021 01:15:14|Logged by: RampershadN||.|| Secretariat Recommendation:

["HATE SPEECH"]

Actions taken: ["RESOLUTION"]

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