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Your central hub for #LGE2026. Real-time media monitoring, accountability tools and the resources to help South Africans follow, question and shape the vote.
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Why election monitoring matters
During an election the media shapes how the public decides at the polls. Fair, impartial coverage — of parties, candidates and the issues that shape people's lives — helps voters make informed choices.
Moxii Africa has monitored 14 elections since 1994 — every democratic South African election plus polls in Eswatini, Namibia, Malawi, Lesotho and Zambia. Three decades of independent, evidence-based media monitoring.
1994
Since
Every democratic South African election monitored.
14
Elections
Monitored since 1994, including the 2026 local elections.
6
Countries
South Africa, Eswatini, Namibia, Malawi, Lesotho and Zambia.
Powered by the PIIE coalition
Election Watch is anchored by PIIE — a multi-stakeholder coalition led by Moxii Africa alongside SANEF and Africa Check. Together with civil society, media, technology platforms and state bodies, PIIE works to combat disinformation and safeguard the integrity of South Africa's 2026 Local Government Elections.
Convened by
Moxii Africa
SANEF
Africa Check
Our partnerships
For the fourth time in a row, Moxii Africa is proud to partner with the IEC on a range of initiatives — including PIIE, Real411, PAdRe and more. Moxii Africa, the IEC and social media platforms have signed a Framework of Cooperation, committing to protect the integrity of the LGE 2026 and to collaborate in striving for open and trusted information. The Framework of Cooperation is still under negotiation and will be linked here soon.
Tools & resources
Built to keep you informed throughout the election period — from real-time media monitoring to reporting harmful content and tracking what parties spend.
Media monitoring dashboard
See how parties, candidates and key issues are covered across South African media, in real time.
Media Attack Report System
A safety tool where journalists and human rights defenders can report being targeted, harassed or attacked — and get support.
Report it · Real411
Real411 is the IEC's official platform for reporting disinformation. Report disinformation, hate speech, incitement and harassment — reviewed by independent experts and acted on fast.
Political ad repository
View political party adverts and the money being spent on them.
Follow the money
PAdRe lets you see whether political messaging stays within the bounds of our constitution and the law — and follow the money behind the message.
Elections Watch ecosystem
EWE is Moxii Africa's accountability ecosystem for #LGE2026 — real-time monitoring of candidates, parties and the IEC, with the tools to track activity, report breaches and hold the process to account.
For party representatives
Monitor what's being said about your party online and flag potential code-of-conduct breaches as they happen.
Coming soon
Across the information space
Follow candidates across the information environment — see what they say and how they show up during the campaign.
Coming soon
Accountability after the vote
Candidates share their priorities and commitments — so voters can hold them to their word long after election day.
Coming soon
Knowledge & analysis
In the meantime, explore our work from the 2024 General Elections below.
What's on
Join us throughout the election period. All our events, webinars and training — gathered in one place and updated as new sessions are announced.
Online
Live online sessions unpacking the elections, the data and our findings.
Capacity building
Hands-on training for journalists, monitors and partner organisations.
In person
Briefings, launches and panel discussions open to the public.
Get in touch
Whether you're a journalist, party representative, partner or a member of the public — reach out and our team will point you to the right tool, data or person.
Striving for an accessible, accountable, and transparent information ecosystem we can trust
