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Twitter/X: US Interference in South African Elections

Complaint ID:
#3125
Source:
Twitter/X
Last Update:
25 April 2024
Submitted:
08 April 2024
Resolved Mis- or disinformation

Outcome

Mis- or Disinformation

Overview

The complaint is about a tweet that alleges that the US, under President Biden and the CIA, is pushing South Africa to adopt electronic voting to rig elections in favor of the ANC.

Background & Outcome

This claim in the Tweet is unfounded and lacks evidence. Accusations of foreign interference in elections can sow distrust and undermine democratic processes.

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