Computational Infodemic Intelligence (InfoDI) Data for South Africa's 2024 Election

The term infodemic describes an overwhelming amount of information, including facts, misinformation, opinions, and biases, that complicates identifying credible information. In the digital era, social media accelerates infodemics, particularly in politically charged contexts. This study examines the intersection of communication, political discourse, and public perception surrounding an Infodemic. T Using principles of Computational Infodemic Intelligence (InfoDI), this study applies artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) methods, such as sentiment analysis and topic modeling, to analyze social media data.