South Africa: Election 2019 - IEC and Information Regulator Must Prepare for Possible Social Media Manipulation

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South Africans will be voting in 2019 in what promises to be one of the most hotly-contested national elections. As has been shown in the US, UK and other parts of the world, social media and fake news can be manipulated by those who wish to influence an outcome. Will the IEC and the Information Regulator be up to the job? We asked them.

In light of the announcement of the hacking and holding to ransom of the server of the Liberty Group on Sunday, issues of South Africa's cybersecurity have been once again highlighted.

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