# RISE Mzansi has rallied support behind the Government Communication and Information System budget, stating that it must take centre stage in delivering accurate government information. Speaking during the Budget Vote debate, RISE Mzanzi leader Songezo Zibi highlighted the collapse of traditional media and the rise of misinformation. He urged the GCIS to treat social media as critical platforms and proposed tech giants like Meta and Google pay a levy to fund civic education and fact-checking tools.
RISE Mzansi says GCIS must be central to combating misinformation