{
  "id": 15637332,
  "title": "IEC partners with digital platforms to fight disinformation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/iec-partners-with-digital-platforms-to-fight-disinformation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T18:01:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/iec-partners-with-digital-platforms-to-fight-disinformation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Electoral Commission (IEC) has joined forces with digital platforms including Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, and the non-profit Moxii Africa to fight disinformation and safeguard the integrity of upcoming local government elections. During a media briefing in Centurion, representatives from these organizations pledged to provide voters with access to reliable information for informed political decisions.\n\nThabo Makenete, Meta's representative, emphasized the platform's commitment to protecting elections and combating misinformation. He spoke as the IEC signed a cooperation framework with digital platforms to ensure a secure electoral process.\n\nIEC CEO Sy Mamabolo underscored the importance of this partnership in maintaining election integrity and countering information threats prior to the November 4th elections. He stated, \"The purpose of this is to ensure that the integrity of election information is maintained and preserved and to counter measures at this information ahead of the elections on the 4th of November.\"\n\nThe partnership with these digital platforms is seen as critical for ensuring a free and fair election process.",
  "summary": "IEC partners with digital platforms to fight disinformation and protect integrity of IEC",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}