Picture: A fake matric certificate/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
A 27-YEAR-OLD MAN from Buxton village, near Taung has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by the Kimberly Magistrate’s Court for fraud.
Mpho Gift Sekwenyane submitted a fraudulent matric certificate while applying to become a policeman during the 2021/22 South African Police Recruitment drive.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Sergio Kock said, Sekwenyane was arrested at his home in Buxton village on 7 March 2023.
“Thorough investigation was done and Sekwenyane was arrested on 7 March 2023 at his home in Buxton village, near Taung. He was found guilty and sentenced on 19 July 2023 with a R20 000 fine or 18 months imprisonment for fraud,” said Kock.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Provincial Police Commissioner for Corporate Services, Maj Gen Henriette De Waal commended D/Sgt Neo Mduane from the Provincial SAPS Anti-corruption unit for his meticulous investigation that led to this outstanding sentence.
“We hope this conviction will serve as a deterrent to others who attempt to commit similar crimes,” said De Waal.
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