Pretoria – Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s Facebook account has been compromised, her department announced.
The department said on Saturday, (4 January 2025), that it has “noted with concern” that Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s Facebook account has been compromised.
“An individual or group has illegally gained access to the account and is using it to solicit potentially illegal opportunities and send messages about potential projects to unsuspecting individuals,” the department said.
“The ministry condemns this illegal activity and warns the public to be cautious and not fall victim to this scam.
“Please note that Minister Kubayi has not sent messages about project opportunities to anyone.”
The department warned that impersonating the minister or anyone else was a serious criminal offence.
The department said it will report this incident to the relevant authorities and social media platform owners to ensure that swift action is taken to prevent further illegal activity.
“We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately,” the department said.
