Bogus teen doctor appears in court

POLOKWANE – She was arrested by the Hawks at the Department of Health offices on Tuesday, where she attended interviews for the position of cardiologist.

According to the Hawks, she had applied for a cardiologist post at the Pietersburg Provincial Hospital using  a fraudulent American cardiologist certificate.

The department verified her qualifications and they were found to be fraudulent. Preliminary investigations revealed that she did not have a matric certificate.

She was charged with fraud, forgery, and altering medical qualifications for the purpose of gaining employment.

She remains in police in police custody, and the case was postponed to 15 June for a formal bail application.