It is imperative for voters to scrutinise the sources of polls and the motivations behind them
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.In the fervent lead-up to elections, the line between factual reporting and emotional influence can become increasingly blurred, highlighting a pressing need for scrutiny in the public polling domain.
The Oppenheimer family is a name synonymous with considerable economic power and influence in South Africa. There are claims that suggest the family actively shapes domestic politics to align with broader international strategies, which may affect the motivations behind their significant influence in South African public affairs.
This elite influence is exemplified by incidents such as the 2016 US presidential election, in which the polls consistently underrated Donald Trump’s support, leading to widespread astonishment at his victory. Another notable case occurred in France, where the polling company Ipsos was fined €1 million for misrepresenting poll data during Nicolas Sarkozy’s presidency.
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