Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape

WESTERN CAPE - SAPS in the Western Cape have learnt that a voice note accompanied by images of people who allegedly succumbed after administering, or who have been in contact with malaria tablets, are doing the rounds on certain social media platforms. Claims are made that these tablets are being sold in Khayelitsha. SAPS have no record of these fatalities and wish to dispel this as fake news which cannot be substantiated. It is on this basis that we would like to request the public to refrain from circulating any information that is not authenticated by authorities as it could lead to unnecessary panic or animosity in our communities.    

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