by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change sheds light on what they describe as concerning trends in online activity leading up to South Africa's general elections.
"One of the allegations is that President Cyril Ramaphosa has invited the United Nations and the United States to South Africa ahead of an impendingThe CABC report says the recurring use of the term"allegedly" as a tactic to"mask the unsubstantiated" nature of these claims.
Meanwhile, #VoteEFF and #VoteEFF2024 hashtags were used by EFF supporters to rally behind the party. However, claims circulated online regarding a"clean" audit for the EFF in the City of Ekurhuleni were. The analysis also unearthed posts assigning blame for the country's current state. A prevalent sentiment online criticizes the ANC's handling of public funds, power cuts, and unemployment.
"A peak in conversation related to election monitoring peaked on March 11th, 2024," according to the report. and partnering parties within the multi-party charter. The letter, addressed to Western nations, requested international assistance and funding to bolster"local monitoring efforts" for the upcoming national elections..