IEC proposes code to combat election misinformation, disinformation.

Electoral Commission calls on South Africans to comment on draft electoral code of conduct countering disinformation. The Electoral Commission has published the draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation in the Government Gazette for public comment, marking an important milestone in safeguarding the integrity of electoral processes ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. The Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation seeks to establish clear principles and standards that encourage responsible conduct by all electoral participants and stakeholders. SaIEC Assistant Manager Civic and Democracy Education, Mmakgabo Ramatlhodi