Pretoria – The social media account of Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has been compromised, as reported by her department.

On Saturday, (4 January 2025), the department conveyed its “concern” regarding the unauthorized access to Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s Facebook account.

“An individual or group has unlawfully gained access to the account and is using it to solicit potentially illegal opportunities and to send messages about project prospects to unsuspecting individuals,” the department stated.

“The ministry denounces this unlawful activity and advises the public to remain vigilant and avoid becoming victims of this scam.

“Please note that Minister Kubayi has not sent messages regarding project opportunities to anyone.”

The department warned that impersonating the minister or anyone else is a serious criminal offense.

The department indicated it will notify the appropriate authorities and social media platform owners regarding this incident to ensure prompt action is taken to prevent further illegal activities.

“We urge the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activities to the authorities immediately,” the department advised.