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Media Statement EASTERN CAPE – The East London based Serious Corruption Investigation team of the Hawks arrested Sizwe Kupelo (47) for charges of fraud, forgery and uttering on 24 April 2024. It is alleged that during the month of March 2002, Sizwe Kupelo applied for employment at the office of the Premier in Bhisho as a Communication Officer and was successfully employed in April 2002. In November of the same year, he was allegedly appointed by the Department of Health in Bhisho as a Deputy Director of Communications. It is further reported that in 2020, the Department of Health conducted a skills and qualifications audit on all employees appointed by the Department where it was established that during the time of his employment, Kupelo never had a matric certificate. He instead allegedly submitted a fraudulent certificate during his employment. The matter was referred by the Department of Health to the Hawks for a thorough probe which confirmed the allegations. Kupelo was arrested by the Hawks on 24 April 2024. He made his short appearance at Zwelitsha Magistrates’ court and was released on R30 000 bail to reappear in the same court on 30 April 2024 for Regional court date. The Provincial Head Major General Mboiki Obed Ngwenya lauded the team for showing no fear or favour when carrying out their investigative duties. Ends
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