The Debrief Report

Elections 2026

AI Could Change How South Africans Vote

21 September 2026 | 12:47 CAT

AI is changing the election game — and not only by changing how political parties communicate.

With generative AI, fake videos and other misleading content can now be produced at scale and spread rapidly across social media.

Qaanitah Hunter looks at the IEC’s measures to hold political parties accountable, while warning that ordinary voters also have a role to play.

As election season intensifies, the question is simple: Can you trust everything you see on your feed?

Listen to the full interview with Qaanitah Hunter on Sabaahul Muslim, presented by Moulana Sulaimaan Ravat.

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