Project says it will monitor communications from political parties using technological tools for any disinformation
He said these sections read together prohibit political parties from spreading disinformation – false, inaccurate and misleading information spread deliberately to deceive and manipulate the public for political gain.
The Local Government Elections Anti-Disinformation Project’s co-ordinator Phumzile van Damme said she hopes the initiative will work as a deterrent ahead of the hotly contested polls. “Disinformation contributed to billions of rands in destruction of property and to the loss of over 300 lives in July 2021. Politicians must not use their words recklessly and endanger lives. We ask South Africans to join us and stand united against those who use disinformation to spread hatred on the grounds of race, nationality and incite violence in the quest for power.”
"In order to avoid the harm caused as a result of disinformation, I encourage South Africans to always turn to trusted sources for their information during these elections and whenever in doubt, they can use some simple verification tactics, which we intend to share during the course of this project," said Okeowo.
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