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Electoral Code of Conduct Countering Disinformation in the Local Government Elections

Electoral Commission of South Africa

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Source domain: elections.org.za

Collected on 8 September 2026

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What this means

This is a government gazette notice published by the Electoral Commission of South Africa, announcing the official launch of the Electoral Code of Conduct Countering Disinformation in Local Government Elections. It establishes rules to safeguard electoral integrity by promoting truthful information and providing a mechanism for reporting false election-related content. The Real 411 platform is designated as the official online channel for submitting complaints about disinformation during local government elections.

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Report disinformation in local government elections

Any member of the public can report false or misleading information related to local government elections through the Real 411 online platform. This includes content that undermines electoral integrity, such as fabricated claims about candidates, voting procedures, or results.

Who it is for
any person or entity involved in or affected by local government elections
How to act on it
Visit the Real 411 website and submit a complaint about disinformation

The document's recorded date is 4 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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The Electoral Commission hereby designates Real 411 as the online complaints mechanism in terms of Item 4(e) for the reporting of complaints relating to disinformation in terms of the Electoral Code of Conduct Countering Disinformation in Local Government Elections.

Key Takeaways

  • Electoral Commission
  • Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act, 2000
  • section 88
  • Disinformation Code
  • Real 411
  • 04 September 2026
  • No. 55341
  • Electoral Commission
  • Real 411
  • Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act, 2000
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
  • Section 88
  • Item 4(e)
  • Item 9(1)(b)