Spreading false rumours online can result in prosecution
The communications officer constable Roxanne Gibb confirmed that there have been instances where innocent lives have been lost as a result of fake news circulating online.
The Eldorado Park SAPS warns residents to look out for fake news circulating on social media. Communications officer, Constable Roxanne Gibb urges residents to stop sending and spreading false rumours online as it will result in prosecution.
“Residents need to understand that by spreading fake news they automatically defame the victim and that is unlawful,” said Gibb. “By spreading these rumours, not only are innocent lives put at risk but the hard work from the police is discredited,” Gibb added.
The communications officer confirmed that there have been instances where innocent lives have been lost as a result of fake news circulating online.
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“This is a serious concern and therefore this matter needs to be sensitised. I urge residents to verify facts before spreading these rumours. Victims are being harassed and threatened, their families lives are in danger as well,” said Gibb.
The communications officer also confirmed that community members who continue spreading any false information will be traced, brought before the court and will be prosecuted.
“Anyone with crime-related information should come forward and submit their statement at Eldorado Park SAPS. If they do not want to provide the information at Eldorado Park SAPS, instead residents are requested to contact the SAPS Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111,” said Gibb.
“We need to come together as a community, and in doing this we can bring those who commit a crime against others to justice. Let us continue in the race to clean our community and sweep out crime in a human manner by reporting all crimes committed,” Gibb concluded.
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