Fake prophets target students

KwaThema – KwaThema police are warning the community of false prophets in the area.

Students at TVET colleges, especially the Ekurhuleni East College, and neighbouring high schools are being targeted.

The suspects are a group of men wearing suits and looking presentable. They approach students and start prophesying over their lives. Victims become convinced and after the prophesying, they are told they have to give an offering.

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They are then driven by the suspects to their place of residence where the victim will be made to load several items in the suspects’ vehicle and drive off.

The following items were taken from several victims: cellphones, laptops, plasma TVs and sound systems.

Students are urged to be vigilant and avoid talking to strangers.

Students are to report any suspicious-looking vehicle or people around the campus to the police on the following numbers: 08600 10111/ 011 812 4600.