The FPB has outlined rules about spreading misinformation and disinformation online ahead of and during the 2024 General Elections The FPB has outlined rules about spreading misinformation and disinformation online ahead of and during the 2024 General...
Now, spreading propaganda for war, incitement to violence or advocating hate speech through any medium could earn you a fine or a prison sentence.
disinformation as a risk to the election process, the timeframes predicted confirms its imminence, and therefore it is an existential threat. As South Africa join other 70 odd countries conducting their national elections in 2024, it is important that regulatory measures are put in place to ensure that
The former of that pair prohibits any South African from spreading propaganda for war, incitement to violence or advocating hate speech through any medium including the internet, social media, film, games or publications. Section 27A meanwhile outlines the responsibilities of internet service providers.
ensure that their platforms are not used for propaganda for war; incitement of imminent violence and advocacy of hatred that is based on identifiable group characteristics, and that constitutes incitement to
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