Twitter: Election disinformation

Outcome

Overview

The complaint is about a post that has election disinformation and possible breach of the Electoral code of conduct.

Background & Outcome

Secretariat Recommendation: Helen Zille's tweet is intended to damage the election's integrity, and as a result, she is breaking the electoral code. IEC review: This is a completely unsubstantiated statement. Ms. Zille would probably argue that it is her constitutional right in terms of section 16 of the Constitution (Freedom of Expression) to express her views.

09 November 2021 02:22:26|Logged by: RampershadN||This is a completely unsubstantiated statement. Ms. Zille would probably argue that it is her constitutional right in terms of section 16 of the Constitution (Freedom of Expression) to express her views.|| 09 November 2021 02:45:48|Logged by: RampershadN||This is a completely unsubstantiated statement by Ms. Zille. Ms. Zille would probably argue that it is her constitutional right in terms of section 16 of the Constitution (Freedom of Expression) to express her views.|| Secretariat Recommendation: Helen Zille's tweet is intended to damage the election's integrity, and as a result, she is breaking the electoral code.

["ELECTION DISINFORMATION"]

Actions taken: ["RESOLUTION"]

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