He’s Not The Only One! – Say South Africans over Zimbabwean in court for getting top job with fake papers

By briefly.co.za

South Africans say they are not surprised that a foreign national secured a top government job in the country using fake documents.

Kudakwashe Mpofu, a 33-year-old from Zimbabwe secured a top position at the North West Development Corporation (NWDC) allegedly using a fraudulent permanent residence permit.

The NWDC is a State-Owned Company that was established to help facilitate job creation for residents of the province.

Mpofu was arrested on 28 January 2025, facing a charge of fraud. He has since appeared in the Mmabatho Magistrate Court, with his case postponed to 19 March for trial.

He will then appear before the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Mmabatho. He has been denied bail.

The Zimbabwean national applied for a post as Asset Manager at the NWDC, submitting a fraudulent permanent residence permit as part of him documents.

“The accused was hired as an asset manager and later became acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Shortly after that, he was appointed on a permanent basis as the CFO,” Hawks spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula said.

Social media users weighed in on the news, with many saying that this wasn’t an isolated case.

Anthony Chabalala said:

“Follow how and who appointed him. They’ve been defrauding papers for ages now, pretending to be educated and hardworking. There’s many of them.”

James Ellis asked:

“Pathetic on the vetting process. How could they have missed it?

Qocwa Jojo stated:

“There must be more especially in that parliament and in the State-Owned Enterprises.”

Sandile Glen said:

“I’m not shocked some their getting huge tenders with fraudulent documents.”

Pitar Efaloa added:

“Check their driver’s license also. A lot of them are fake.”

Ina Mentz said:

“There are many more playing these tricks and earning millions. Sniff them out, please.”