Be aware of con artists posing as municipal officials
"Residents are urged to be wary of this criminal behaviour and be cautious when allowing people into their homes," - eThekini Municipality.
THE eThekwini Municipality has warned residents of con artists posing as eThekwini officials, who have been sent by the mayor, to register those affected by the recent storms.
The mayoral spokesman, Mthunzi Gumede, alleged that the individuals were charging vulnerable people a fee for the ‘registration’.
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“The municipality would like to strongly condemn this behaviour and assures members of the public that no payment is required for them to receive any type of assistance from government.
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“Residents are urged to be wary of this criminal behaviour and be cautious when allowing people into their homes,” said Gumede.
If your home was damaged by the storm, report the incident to your local councillor or contact the Disaster Management Centre on 031 367 0039 during office hours. The emergency number is 031 361 0000.
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