Madlanga Commission warns public about impersonation of its chairperson

Justice Mbuyiseni Madlanga is being impersonated using electronic communication.

So revealed the commission’s spokesperson Jeremy Michaels on Tuesday, adding that this is not the first time Madlanga has been imitated.

"Since Justice Madlanga started at the commission, the impersonation has resumed in earnest."

The Madlanga Commission is warning the public that perpetrators who are found guilty of trying to interfere with the commission’s work, could be liable to a fine or jail time of up to six months.

"Some communications are calculated to give the impression that the impersonator is the chairperson of the commission. These communications have the potential to tarnish the chairperson's standing both in his personal capacity and in his capacity as chairperson of the commission," he said.

He added that the impersonations have been directed to civilians, politicians, lawyers and members of the South Africa Police Service.

"The commission regards these impersonations as interference in its work and has reported the 
impersonation of Justice Madlanga to the relevant law enforcement agencies," said Michaels.