Hon House Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes with concern that there is a scammer in the Free State who is allegedly claiming he works in the Premier's Office and is promising jobs to people on social media;
2) also notes that he is apparently using the name "Mpho Gift", and he is requesting as much as R8 000 from victims in exchange for job placements;
3) further notes that the Free State government has placed it on record that government posts are advertised in the local and national newspapers, other media platforms as well as the Free State provincial government website;
4) finally notes that government has formal procedures, requirements and proper channels for recruiting and therefore urges people to be vigilant of scams. Should our people come across such individuals, they are advised to report them immediately to the law- enforcement authorities.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.