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IEC warns against misinformation ahead of the local government elections

# The Electoral Commission has raised concerns over growing misinformation on social media about the management of elections, ahead of the local government elections on 4 November. The IEC has warned political parties against making false claims that could undermine the credibility of the electoral process. Electoral official Ntombifuthi Masinga has encouraged the public and party agents to verify information on the IEC’s website to help combat disinformation and build public trust in the election process.