Beware of election scams: IEC warns of fake sites and deepfakes

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has issued an urgent warning regarding a rise in online scams and deepfake misinformation designed to disrupt the voting process. Fraudsters are currently using fake websites, such as examtapzme.github.io, to impersonate the official commission and steal personal data. Use the right link: The only official 24/7 registration portal isregistertovote.elections.org.za.

The IEC is pushing for an early announcement of the official election date. Under the Constitution, the vote must happen between November 2026 and the end of January 2027. Breaking news at your fingertips…Follow Caxton Network News onFacebookand join ourWhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak.Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus opFacebooken sluit aan by onsWhatsApp-kanaal.