Two Suspects Arrested for Presenting Fake Qualifications at SACE - Media Statement

Oct 19, 2026

This media statement, issued by the South African Council for Educators (SACE) on October 4, 2023, reports the arrest of two Johannesburg-based suspects at the SACE headquarters in Centurion. The individuals, a 34-year-old female and a 32-year-old male, were apprehended by Lyttleton police after presenting fraudulent UNISA Bachelor of Education degrees. The Council emphasizes its commitment to maintaining professional standards by utilizing verification measures to detect fake qualifications. Furthermore, SACE issues a stern warning to all educators currently practicing with fraudulent credentials, urging them to exit the profession immediately as such actions constitute a criminal offense. The document serves as both a public notification of the incident and a proactive deterrent against academic and professional fraud within the South African education sector, underscoring the legal consequences and the Council's resolve to safeguard the integrity of the teaching profession.

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Arrest of Two Suspects for Fraudulent Qualifications

SACE Warning to Educators

FAQs

What were the specific charges against the two suspects arrested at SACE?

The two suspects were charged with the submission of fraudulent qualifications after attempting to present fake UNISA Bachelor of Education degrees.

What measures does SACE have to deal with fake qualifications?

SACE has established verification measures at its premises and schools to detect fraudulent documents, which lead to the immediate arrest of offenders.

What is the Council's warning to current teachers who hold fake qualifications?

The Council warns teachers practicing with fraudulent qualifications to leave the profession immediately, as teaching with such credentials is a criminal offense.

Oct 19, 2026

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