IEC credibility undermined by contesting party.

Complaint ID:: #3152
Source:: Twitter/X
Last Update:: 17 May 2024
Submitted:: 03 May 2024

Resolved Mis- or disinformation

Outcome

Mis- or DisinformationIncitement to Violence

Overview

Land Party published a media statement with false claims that the IEC is compromised and "urges the people of South Africa to stand up..."

Background & Outcome

False claims that are unsubstantiated and carefully constructed to undermine the IEC's credibility. Soft incitement to public violence. Clear violation of the electoral code.

17 May 2024 01:16:48|Logged by: raathr||The IEC awaits action from Real411 and has taken note of the posting on twitter.|| Secretariat Recommendation:

["ELECTION DISINFORMATION"]

Actions taken: ["RESOLUTION"]

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