Prophet arrested for fake news about the lockdown
A self-described prophet has been arrested in Limpopo for spreading fake news about the lockdown. The man was nabbed in the Thohoyandou area. Police had received a tip-off from the public after a video circulated on social media.
In the video, the man denounces the call to stay at home. The man also spread misleading information, which breaches regulations. Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
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In other news – More trouble for Somizi as his consequences for spreading fake news about Lockdown heats up
The ‘bad joke’ surely stirred trouble for Mr. Mhlongo and he will have to face more and more consequences coming his way as he was first reported to the police by Minister Mbalula, and now he will be going to face an internal investigation at SABC.
The public broadcaster SABC, has confirmed that larger-than-life TV star Somizi Mhlongo, will face an internal investigation over his utterances, about the nationwide lockdown extension. Read more
Source: eNCA
