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Twitter/x: Pali Lehohla's Statement Misquoted

Complaint ID:
#3010
Source:
Twitter/X
Last Update:
27 May 2024
Submitted:
21 December 2023
Resolved Mis- or disinformation

Outcome

Mis- or Disinformation

Overview

The complaint is about Pali a tweet misquotes former Statistician General Pali Lehohla, suggesting that he called for the postponement of next year's elections due to concerns about rigging.

Background & Outcome

The misquoting of Pali Lehohla's statement in the tweet contributes to a narrative aimed at undermining the results of the upcoming elections. The misquoting of Lehohla's statement and its dissemination on social media constitute a deliberate attempt to influence public perception of the electoral process.

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