# DA Councillor Faked Doctor Credentials | Johannesburg News

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Published: 2026-09-09T12:11:27+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0182af14bee21c77

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