Warning against potential Russian employment scams

THE Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has expressed concern over reports of alleged job offers circulating on social media targeting young South African women, aged 18 to 22, promising supposed work opportunities in Russia.

- SIMON MAJADIBODU

The department's spokesperson, Cassius Selala, confirmed that the so-called “job offers” being circulated online are not endorsed by the South African government.

He said that legitimate international employment opportunities facilitated by the government are arranged through formal diplomatic channels.

“Young people are urged to exercise extreme caution when engaging with unsolicited offers for international employment, particularly those distributed via social media and other online platforms,” he said.

Earlier, IOL News reported that social media personality and DJ Cyan Boujee travelled to Russia in July as part of a paid influencer campaign.