Police warn of social media accounts impersonating Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi
The police have noted social media posts impersonating the KZN provincial commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
POLICE in KZN have issued a stern warning to the public about bogus social media accounts impersonating provincial commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
In a statement, the police said there are several social media accounts, especially on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok and Facebook, which are using Mkhwanazi’s name and photographs.
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KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda reiterated that General Mkhwanazi does not have a social media account, and declared that all social media accounts bearing his name and photographs are fake.
Netshiunda said the photographs are being used to deceive the public into believing that it is the provincial commissioner communicating via such platforms.
“Although police are contemplating taking legal steps against those who impersonate the Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal to advance their personal agendas, the public is hereby informed that those profiles are fake and that neither the police in KwaZulu-Natal nor the Provincial Commissioner have endorsed such fake accounts,” said Netshiunda.
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In a statement the police urged the public to refrain from using General Mkhwanazi’s photographs during various politically-aligned marches, especially those against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
“Although the provincial commissioner appreciates the support that people have shown towards the work of the police in KZN, the use of his photographs and names on posters and banners during marches has the potential of sending unintended messages to government, government officials and the international community.
“The provincial commissioner is against crime and criminals, not leaders in government,” Netshiunda added.
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