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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Impactful Campaign Costs

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 08 October 2026 2-minute read As political parties ramp up their financial outlay pre-elections, analysts warn that the astronomical costs of modern campaigning can create reliance on donors whose deep-pocketed lifestyles can...

Verifying Election Information

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 06 October 2026 2-minute read When it comes to elections - don’t think that anything which looks official is true! With the 2026 local government elections fast approaching, voters will have to learn to separate genuine...

Bullets Over Ballots?

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 05 October 2026 3-minute read Political violence is once again ravaging South Africa ahead of the local government elections set to take place on the 4th of November with 42 people murdered in less than a year. Data indicates...

Friedman: Coalition politics is the future of local government

5 October 2026 | 11:20 CAT IN BRIEF: Voters should assess both national and local issues when choosing parties. Coalition governments are likely to become a permanent feature of local politics. Friedman says citizens must hold parties and councillors accountable after...

KZN Municipalities: What Must Change?

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 01 October 2026 2-minute read As KwaZulu Natal prepares for the upcoming local government elections, voters are being asked to choose the people who will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of basic services in their...