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Sentiments that politicians would do anything for votes and that government could fix South Africa’s challenges if it wanted to, formed part of the online elections conversation between 16 and 30 April 2024. Other topics within the conversation, which received more than 350,000 mentions, included the launch of the EFF’s Vuka! Vela! Vota! ad; reports …

Bi-Weekly Social Listening Updates & Recommendations for Electoral Engagement #7 Read More »

The online elections conversation received more than 300,000 mentions between 2 April and 15 April 2024. The IEC’s decision to appeal the Electoral Court’s order, which allowed former president Jacob Zuma to be included in the MK Party list, was the main talking point during this period. The CABC also noted attempts to shut down …

Bi-Weekly Social Listening Updates & Recommendations for Electoral Engagement #6 Read More »

The fifth bi-weekly election report relays narratives of foreign interference and electoral mis- and disinformation. The CABC also noted attempts to cast doubt on the integrity of the IEC and Judiciary in relation to the case brought against the registration of the MK Party.   Read full report

The online elections conversation received more than 450,000 mentions between 12 and 29 February 2024. Among the biggest talking points were the announcement that elections would take place on 29 May and the removal of Western Cape Judge President John Hlope. Online debates were recorded between individuals who criticised the youth of waiting to be …

Bi-Weekly Social Listening Updates & Recommendations for Electoral Engagement #3 Read More »