The commission cautioned voters against disinformation and fake news reports designed to undermine the smooth election process.
With South Africa’s 22 924 voting stations set to open over the next three days for special voting and election day, the Electoral Commission of South Africa on Sunday appealed for a reduction in political activities to allow space for voting to take place peacefully.
“The time for robust campaigning has ended. Now is the time for voting. Let’s give voters the time and space to consider their options and make their choices this week in an atmosphere of peaceful reflection,” he said. The commission also reminded employers that the right of citizens to vote was constitutionally protected and paramount.
The commission also cautioned voters against disinformation and fake news reports designed to undermine the smooth election process after rumours surfaced this weekend that state pension payments would be delayed this week. The commission had received a number of complaints of electoral misconduct. The allegations ranged from:provocation and prankishness to outright acts of disinformation and the destruction of posters of opponents;false statements to puerile name calling.
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