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KwaZulu-Natal Cogta MEC issues warning against fake Facebook account in his name
Scammers are using Sipho Hlomuka's name asking the public for large amounts of money.
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka is warning members of the public against a fake Facebook account with his name and pictures doing the rounds on social media platforms.
Using the MEC’s name, scammers have been asking for exorbitant amounts of money from members of the public.
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Hlomuka wishes to alert members of the public to this blatant act of criminality by faceless individuals.
Under no circumstances would the MEC ever ask for money from members of the public from his verified social media pages.
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