WhatsApp Message misleading people re special votes.

Outcome

Overview

WhatsApp message claims that the IEC has given registered voters aged 60 and above leeway to vote before 29 May.

Background & Outcome

The WhatsApp message is false and misleading. According to the IEC’s criteria, only people who cannot travel to voting stations due to being physically disabled, pregnant and those who cannot vote at their voting station on election day, qualify for a special vote. The IEC would do well to publicly clarify the requirements for special votes.

17 May 2024 01:15:10|Logged by: raathr||The IEC did issue a media statement to deal with this issue.|| Secretariat Recommendation:

["ELECTION DISINFORMATION"]

Actions taken: ["RESOLUTION"]

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