SAPS cybercrime unit “closely monitoring” elections [Video]

• The South African Police Service (SAPS) says that it is prepared ahead of Wednesday’s polls.
• According to SAPS Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikil, the police are actively scanning social media for fake news and incitement of political violence.
• There are already 27 cases involving the upcoming elections under investigation, including several instances of violence.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says that its cybercrime units and intelligence officers at the NATJOINTS Coordination Centre in Tshwane are keeping an eye on social media in the days ahead and during the 2024 National Elections.

This is according to SAPS Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikil who gave a speech at the centre to brief the media on the SAPS preparedness ahead of elections.

“We therefore take this opportunity to caution responsible citizens especially social media users from spreading fake news. You are all urged to verify facts first before sharing any information which often leads to unnecessary confusion and …