THE South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned the public about misleading advertisements regarding the recruitment of new constables. The adverts are allegedly being circulated through the social media application WhatsApp and on thewww.salearnership.com website

SAPS spokesperson Lt General Solomon Makgale said there are currently no posts advertised for police trainees.

“The advertisements form part of a scam aimed at misleading the public and possibly corruptly attempting to enlist candidates into the SAPS. Whilst the SAPS is looking into the origins of these adverts, we urge those who are interested in joining the SAPS as trainees, to ignore them,” he said.

He advised members of the public not to be misled by any false advertisements or advertising scams and to report these activities to the police.

Makgale said any vacancies will be advertised on the official website of the SAPS and in local community newspapers.