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IEC flags generative AI and hyper-local disinformation as risk ahead of local elections

Wednesday at 14:46 PM, via SAnews

IEC flags generative AI and hyper-local disinformation as risk ahead of local elections

As South Africa prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections, the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its use in hyper-local disinformation campaigns has emerged as a key concern for the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).

IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya warned that the...

Government committed to localisation in ITP programme

Wednesday at 13:22 PM, via SAnews

Government committed to localisation in ITP programme

Government committed to localisation in ITP programme

Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Samantha Graham-Maré has pushed back against misinformation in the public on the role of local players in South Africa’s Independent Transmission Project (ITP) Programme.

The Deputy Minister was speaking at the Disinformation Dialogue...

Steenhuisen calls for urgent resolution to secure sugar mills

Wednesday at 13:13 PM, via SAnews

Steenhuisen calls for urgent resolution to secure sugar mills

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has raised serious concern over the escalating crisis facing the sugar industry following the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett.

Steenhuisen said urgent intervention is needed to secure the operation of key sugar mills ahead of the April crushing season.

According to the Department of...

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