Elections 2024: IEC warns of impostor posing as CEO Sy Mamabolo

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The Electoral Commission has warned South Africans that an impostor is impersonating Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sy Mamabolo on WhatsApp.

The Commission condemned the impersonation of the CEO as this has the potential to damage to the reputation of the institution and undermine its preparations for the imminent 2024 National and Provincial Elections .The first a WhatsApp business account bearing the profile image of the CEO, and when probed, another private account for someone named “Moloi ” who claims to represent CEO Mamabolo.

In at least one incident, he or she has conversed with the unsuspecting provincial leader of a political party purporting to arrange an unlawful conduct relating to the outcomes of theThe aim of the scam is ostensibly monetary gain for manipulating the outcomes of the 2024 NPE in favour of the relevant targeted recipient.

The Commission reiterated that, given the inherent controls and safeguards in the electoral process, such an arrangement is patently impossible. The Electoral Commission appealed 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 CEO Sy Mamabolo, and, if need be, to report the matter to the South African Police Service .Stormers coach: ‘Make Cape Town proud’

 

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