The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has moved to debunk a fake social media notice falsely attributed to Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, warning that the document is fraudulent, misleading and does not represent the views of the judiciary.
The fabricated notice, which has been widely circulated on social media platforms, purports to be an "official declaration" issued by the Chief Justice and claims that a planned anti-immigration protest scheduled for June 30 has been "proscribed and banned".
The fake statement further threatens criminal consequences for anyone who participates in demonstrations that promote hostility, intimidation, violence, or discrimination against foreign nationals.
The OCJ declared in a statement that it had learned of the document and firmly disassociated the Chief Justice and the judiciary from its contents.
"The Office of the Chief Justice (the OCJ) has become aware of a fake notice circulating on social media platforms purporting to be an 'official declaration' by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya."
