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22 October 2026

For Facts’ Sake Podcast: Polls, lies, misinformation, threats and media freedom

On November 4 South African voters are heading to the polls for Local Government Elections. Because of the surge of misinformation, it will be an election like no other before, especially for journalists.

We speak to Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of The Campaign for Free Expression, and Reggy Moalusi, Executive Director of the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), to look at how free speech is protected while misinformation is curtailed.