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Richards Bay man falsely claimed theological degree to secure R32 000 pastor job

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February 18, 2026

A 52-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with fraud after allegedly falsifying theological qualifications to secure a R32 000 monthly position as pastor at Richards Bay church.

- NADIA KHAN

A KZN Department of Education deputy director is also implicated for allegedly validating the fake credentials.

Adriel “Alvin” Abraham, 52, formerly of Durban, together with Silvanus Ramulu, 62, a deputy director for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, have been charged with fraud, forgery and uttering.

They were arrested by Lieutenant-Colonel VC Pillay of the Richards Bay SAPS detectives branch in December last year.

On Tuesday, both accused, who are currently out on bail, made a brief appearance in the Richards Bay Magistrate's Court.

The matter was adjourned to March for a regional court date.

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