The Electoral
Commission warns South Africans that an impostor is posing as its Chairperson,
Mr Mosotho Moepya. The Commission first became aware of the impostor two days
ago, and has reported the matter to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for
investigation, among other measures.
The Commission
strongly condemns the impersonation of the Chairperson as this has the
potential to damage to the reputation of the institution and undermine
preparations for the 2024 National and Provincial Elections.
The impostor
is active on WhatsApp using the number 071 553 2922, and the WhatsApp
account bears a profile image of the Chairperson. In at least two separate
incidents, he or she has conversed with unsuspecting leaders of political
parties purporting to arrange an unlawful conduct relating to the outcomes of
the forthcoming elections.
The aim of the
scam is ostensibly monetary gain for manipulating the outcomes of the 2024 National
and Provincial Elections in favour of the relevant targeted recipient. The
Commission wishes to reiterate that, given the inherent controls and safeguards
in the electoral process, such an arrangement is patently impossible.
The Electoral
Commission appeals to political candidates and members of the public to contact
the Commission to verify any information should they be contacted by anyone
claiming to be Chairperson Mosotho Moepya, and, if need be, to report the
matter to the SAPS.
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