# Government has reiterated its call on South Africans and political parties to refrain from spreading misinformation and disinformation about the 2026 Local Government Elections. This comes amid reports of misleading information circulating across the country as the Electoral Commission finalises the vote-counting process. Government deputy spokesperson, William Baloyi is urging political parties, public representatives and members of the public to verify information before sharing it, and to rely on official communication from the Electoral Commission:
Government warns against spreading election misinformation as vote counting nears completion [SOUND]
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