South Africa’s New Election Truth Rules | Johannesburg News

South Africa’s Electoral Commission just rolled out a bold new Disinformation Code to keep election talk honest—giving parties and candidates 36 hours to correct any false or misleading content, whether it’s a social media post or a flyer. No more dodging the truth: fake accounts, bots, and cyberbullying are now banned. The rules target deliberate deception, not legitimate debate or satire. AI-generated election content must be clearly labeled, and ads must reveal their source. Even lies about the Commission itself need immediate public corrections. Voters now have a clearer path to report suspicious material—because this election’s integrity depends on facts, not fiction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d2f740138ff88f4