IEC: Missing ballots misinformation

Outcome

Overview

The complaint is regarding a post with an allegation that claims there are 4 missing boxes of ballots.

Background & Outcome

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has regular meetings with Political Parties via the NPLC. At this forum issues are raised by the various political parties and the IEC responds accordingly. Secretariat Recommendation: The IEC must release information concerning anomalies and other issues on a regular basis. Exaggerated and fraudulent statements regarding electoral irregularities, particularly where a fraud plot is concocted out of thin air.

02 November 2021 09:58:15|Logged by: RampershadN||The Electoral Commission (IEC) has regular press briefings as well as regular meetings with the National Party Liaison Committee (NPLC) where issues are raised by Political Parties and the IEC responds this the issues raised and provides feedback.|| 02 November 2021 10:01:47|Logged by: RampershadN||The IEC has regular meetings with Political Parties via the NPLC. At this forum issues are raised by the various political parties and the IEC responds accordingly. This WhatsApp appears to be a political rant.|| Secretariat Recommendation: The IEC must release information concerning anomalies and other issues on a regular basis. Exaggerated and fraudulent statements regarding electoral irregularities, particularly where a fraud plot is concocted out of thin air.

["ELECTION DISINFORMATION"]

Actions taken: ["RESOLUTION"]

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