Ntsiki Mazwai Debunks Fake Claim That She Proposed R10,000 Grant for Pensioners

• Ntsiki Mazwai flagged a viral fake headline falsely claiming she proposed a R10 000 monthly grant for pensioners
• The LAND Party mayoral candidate urged followers to verify any news about her directly with her
• Mzansi responded with a mix of humour, support, and pointed questions about her actual policy stance

Mayoral candidate and LAND Party member Ntsiki Mazwai took to X on Monday, 7 September 2026, to call out a fabricated story circulating online. The fake headline, stamped with a red "FAKE" label, claimed she had proposed a R10 000 monthly grant for pensioners — something she says she never said.

The Johannesburg mayoral candidate addressed the misinformation head-on in a post directed at her followers, telling them the political lies have already started ahead of the upcoming elections. She reassured fans that she remains easy to reach and encouraged them to fact-check any claims about her directly with her before sharing.

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"Morning, my babies.....the political lies have started. Pls always verify with me. I'm very accessible. I'm also an open book. Have a lovely day," she wrote on X.

See the post below:

Mzansi's take on the fake Ntsiki Mazwai story

The post drew a variety of reactions from South Africans, ranging from frustration at the spread of disinformation to playful jabs at Mazwai's choice of words.

@refiloemaseko_ pointed a finger at social media's rapidly declining accountability standards:

"There was a time when people would not dare write such lies on and off Twitter because accountability was there. Elon has successfully brought the world into disrepute."

Not everyone was bothered by the fake proposal, though. @Rhulani98126442 saw a silver lining:

"But it's a good lie; money galore. Give it to our gogos, please"

@Bongie_cs raised an eyebrow at Mazwai's tone, questioning whether the term "babies" was appropriate for someone entering the political arena:

"What language/profession is 'babies'? Ma'am, you must be ready for politics!"

@shopopmusicpub took a lighter approach, suggesting the fake story might actually be working in her favour:

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"Khohlwa amanga. Let them promote you. 🐐"

@Vaccinations13 pressed Mazwai on what her real position actually is:

"If this figure of R10k is fake, then how much is your real proposal amount?"

Ntsiki Mazwai calls for Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma’s arrest

Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that Ntsiki Mazwai took to social media, boldly calling for Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma's arrest.

Ngobese-Zuma had handed herself over to Durban police a day prior, facing charges of inciting violence.

Source: Briefly News