# The South African Medical Association says fake doctors are becoming harder to detect and are putting patients at risk. They warn that fraudulent practitioners are using more advanced methods, including forged qualifications, falsified registration documents and identity theft, allowing some to operate undetected for long periods. According to recent figures, more than 50 bogus practitioners were arrested between March 2024 and December last year. The association’s Mvuyisi Mzukwa says weak verification systems and inconsistent checks are contributing to the problem.
SAMA calls for stronger checks as bogus doctors evade detection