Noise restriction poster is a fake, say Limpopo police

The SAPS in Limpopo has distanced itself from a poster claiming that police officers will confiscate sound systems from taverns, churches, parties and cultural festivals during the school examination period.

In a statement issued on Monday, Limpopo provincial commissioner Lt-Gen Jan Scheepers warned members of the public against the unauthorised use of the SAPS logo, emblem or badge, saying such conduct could constitute an offence and result in legal consequences.

The poster, which carries SAPS branding and the police emblem, contains information about alleged noise restrictions during examinations and claims that police patrollers must confiscate sound systems for safekeeping.

However, provincial police said the poster had not been authorised by the SAPS and that its contents should not be regarded as an official police directive.

Scheepers also cautioned social media users against creating, publishing or circulating information without proper authorisation.

He urged members of the public to verify information through recognised SAPS communication channels before sharing it, warning that false, misleading or unverified information could cause unnecessary confusion.

“We urge members of the public to exercise responsibility when using social media and to refrain from spreading information that has not been verified through official SAPS communication channels.”

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