# The Electoral Commission is calling on South Africans to comment on the draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation ahead of the 21 July deadline. The Commission has published the draft 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 IEC says the document seeks to establish clear principles and standards that encourage responsible conduct by all electoral participants and stakeholders.
IEC calls on South Africans to comment on draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation