The City of Johannesburg is aware of a message currently circulating on social media and messaging platforms falsely claiming to be an official statement from the Municipal Manager, Dr Floyd Brink. The City wishes to state clearly and unequivocally: the circulating statement is FAKE. It was not issued, authorised, or approved by the City of Johannesburg or the Office of the Municipal Manager.

The Municipal Manager has not issued any apology, including the alleged “profuse and unreserved apology” for failure to comply with Section 126B of the National Credit Act, nor has he made any of the admissions, commitments, or undertakings contained in the fraudulent message.