EC Health Spokesperson Out on R30,000 Bail in Matric Certificate Fraud and Forgery Case
- The Zwelitsha Magistrate’s Court has granted Eastern Cape Health Department spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo R30,000 bail
- Kupelo allegedly submitted a falsely certified Matric certificate when he applied for his Deputy Director of Communications position in 2002
- He was suspended for the same issue in 2022; however, the Department's Disciplinary Committee cleared him.
Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Briefly News journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered court proceedings and current affairs on the radio for over 15 years.
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The Eastern Cape’s Health department spokesperson is out on bail of R30,000.
Health spokesperson Kupelo arrested
The Hawks arrested Sizwe Kupelo for allegedly submitting a falsely certified Matric certificate.
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According to SowetanLIVE, Kupelo sent in the document when applying for the Deputy Director of Communications position in 2002.
A New24 report found that in 2022, Kupelo was suspended for allegedly submitting a fraudulent matric certificate; however, the Department's Disciplinary Committee cleared him.
Kupelo appeared in the Zwelitsha Magistrate’s Court on 24 April 2024.
He was charged with fraud and forgery, and his next court appearance has been set for 30 April 2024 at the regional court.
Citizens react to Kupelo’s arrest
Some netizens were confused by the charge, while others blasted Kupelo for his actions.
@Ishshah_B said:
“Disgusting human! Looking down on nurses while he was underqualified to be overseeing them while stealing their hard-earned cash!”
@TaSbu_ asked:
“What's a falsely certified copy? Is it like when I certify my copies without having the original? Because I'm also guilty then.”
@dasisira questioned:
“Is this a delayed April fool joke? Where are the people who studied matric with him? Did he pass?”
@UNtlatywa added:
“Role model: Oscar Mabuyane. Kusebubhanxeni eEC. [EC is full of stupidity]”
@SFezile_ commented:
“Well Amen "Kupelo claims to have an honorary doctorate from Trinity International Bible University."
SIU asks President to widen its Fort Hare probe scope
Briefly News reported that the SIU asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to amend the scope of its corruption investigation at the University of Fort Hare.
If approved, the SIU would be allowed to investigate the maladministration claims regarding the awarding of masters' degrees at the university.
Spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago said the application was before Ramaphosa for his consideration.
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