The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) warns the public after an individual allegedly impersonates Eastern Cape Acting Judge President Zamani Nhlangulela. The OCJ says the person poses as the acting judge and contacts people in ways that may appear official.
The OCJ urges members of the public and media to verify any communications that claim to come from judges. Both outlets report that the impersonation involves messages sent via WhatsApp, but they do not provide additional details about the methods used or any alleged financial losses. The Citizen frames the incident as fraud, while IOL focuses on the need for verification to avoid being misled by false messages.
Overall, the reports emphasise public awareness and checking the authenticity of purported judicial communications. Neither outlet cites an arrest or identifies the impersonator, and no court or policing details are included in the provided summaries.
