The news of Simphiwe Manzini Mtimande getting hijacked was getting viral on Facebook and Twitter, which turned out to be just a prank.
Simphiwe Manzini Mtimande is getting viral on Twitter and Facebook after her post claiming that her car was hijacked and she was kidnapped. As per her claim, she was kidnapped in the boot of her car.
She was texting from the second phone that she had hidden from the hijacker and was posting in an effort to seek help in finding her.
Her post became a sensation as #FindSimphiweManzini started going viral on social platforms as people wanted to prompt the authorities to find her.
The police immediately dispatched a large no of teams and tracking companies to search for Simphiwe. Later, it was found to be a setup from her all along and she was safe the whole time.
Was Simphiwe Manzini Mtimande Hijacked?
According to TheSouthafrican, the investigation on the matter revealed that Simphiwe Manzini Mtimande was never hijacked.
She was safe and sound through the whole uproar as the city officials, tracking companies and police special forces were working meticulously to find her.
Captain Mavela Masondo of South African Police informed that Simphiwe was taken into custody under charges of perjury and Fraud. She misused the rights of people and created a false hijacking and kidnapping scenario.
Gauteng Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela also requested the public that such practices should be condemned as many government resources and time was quickly deployed and was wasted in vain.
It would ultimately harm the effectiveness and implementation in case of actual victims scenarios and other serious cases.
Simphiwe Manzini Facebook Prank Explained
The whole scenario started when Simphiwe Manzini posted on her Facebook account that her car was hijacked and she was kidnapped and trapped in the back of her car.
She continuously posted in certain intervals stating that she was unsure of her safety and track her car and to rescue her.
Upon investigating and finding the car and the said victim Simphiwe, police found out that the whole scenario was a joke.
She was safe and sound riding around the city posting on social media in an attempt to seek attention.
She has been arrested by the police and would be served punishment as per the law for fraud and perjury.
In a statement, SAPS spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo said the 28-year-old has been arrested on charges of perjury, defeating the ends of justice and fraud. @Jonoloud #702Breakfast #letswalkthetalk #Viral #Khabazela #FindSimphiweManzini https://t.co/dHILCQbtLq
— 702 (@Radio702) May 21, 2021
What Is Find Simphiwe Manzini Twitter Trend?
FindSimphiweMaznini trend circulated on Twitter when Simphiwe Manzini posted on her Facebook about her kidnapping.
Many South African public, popular celebrities and influencers started sharing the hashtag in an attempt to push the government to take action.
The trend helped in mobilizing the resources of government in a prompt manner but it was missed in the said scenario. However, aside form such fake scenarios it is proven to be an effective practice in showing the unity and power of the public.
If it is true that Simphiwe was not hijacked but created the whole scene she must face the law for wasting state resources and putting SA on panic mode for nothing.This incident should not stop us citizens from acting to save lives.#FindSimphiweManzini
pic.twitter.com/K51ILVz2d2— Man’s NOT Barry Roux (@advovolicious) May 20, 2021