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Fake news has been spreading regarding Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane.
An image circulating on social media claimed that the owner of the aforementioned company is related to Premier Mtsweni-Tsipane.
Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane has slammed claims that a vaccine supply company allegedly owned by a family member had been awarded a distribution tender. GCIS / Flickr and Refilwe Mtsweni-TsipaneSource: Facebook
The Premier released a statement condemning the image as fake news on Tuesday.
According to the statement ongov.za, Mtsweni-Tsipani urged citizens of Mpumalanga to be vigilant and guard against fake news.
A report byIOLstated that the Democratic Alliance (DA) has made a call for transparency on the claims.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
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