Episode

DA Councillor Faked Doctor Credentials | Johannesburg News

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Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Published
Sep 9, 2026
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104
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Summary

A DA councillor, Abdulkader Elyas, has been exposed for faking his medical qualifications — even wearing scrubs and claiming to have started college at 15. The DA’s own disciplinary board found him guilty, yet he remains in office and is reportedly being eyed for a promotion to Parliament or the Western Cape Legislature. ActionSA is furious, demanding accountability and questioning how the DA can consider someone with such a history for law-making roles. The DA’s Western Cape leader says the matter was handled internally and that their candidate selection process is thorough — but won’t comment on Elyas’s future. This scandal sparks urgent debate about honesty, vetting, and who deserves to shape public policy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0182af14bee21c77