The prevailing narrative insists that the IEC systems are robust and fully audited and that the results are beyond reproach, urging the public to trust the technology.

RECENT political commentary and statements from high-profile figures have sought to dismiss allegations of electoral irregularities in the 2024 South African elections as baseless political noise.

The prevailing narrative insists that the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) systems are robust and fully audited and that the results are beyond reproach, urging the public to trust the technology.

However, a deep dive into the forensic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) expert reports, authored by independent information systems expert Dr Vusi Mhlongo, reveals a significantly different reality.

The documents dismantle the mainstream narrative, exposing a system plagued by mathematical impossibilities, a lack of genuine auditing, and a defensive institutional culture that refuses to acknowledge glaring errors.