Eight nabbed for spreading fake news on Covid-19

This includes two people who were arrested in KwaNongoma in Kwa-Zulu Natal on Monday.

The pair allegedly stole their father's police uniform told residents ‘Cele is dead’ and that they were now allowed to buy alcohol.

Cele addressed residents in Secunda in Mpumalanga on Tuesday morning, warning them not to misuse social media.

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"They took the father’s uniform and they make a call that everybody must go and buy liquor, Bheki Cele is dead.

"Saying that in the uniform of the police.”

Cele also warned the mainstream media to be careful when disseminating information.

"Also, people from mainstream news, check the social media, because it can destroy. Especially under these trying time.

"In these are times we must work together and work in unison."