Matthew Lani arrested
The University of Witwatersrand and Cambridge international has shared a statement denying that Dr Matthew Lani graduated from the institution. Image: TikTok @doc.matthew

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Matthew Lani: Three bombshells from alleged fake doctor

TikToker Dr Matthew Lani is being questioned about his age, qualifications, names, his work and social media accounts.

By Rae Seleme
09-10-23 16:52
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Matthew Lani arrested
The University of Witwatersrand and Cambridge international has shared a statement denying that Dr Matthew Lani graduated from the institution. Image: TikTok @doc.matthew

Popular Tiktoker Dr Matthew Lani, who’s reportedly been giving medical advice has been exposed for allegedly lying about his identity and qualifications.

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WHO IS THE REAL DR MATTHEW?

Dr Matthew Lani, who’s got over 200 000 followers on TikTok has been trending on Twitter after the medical community and social media users called him out for allegedly lying about his identity and qualifications.

NAMES

The TikToker says he doesn’t use his real names on social media and claims his real name is Dr Zingelwa. He adds that he finished medical school at 21 and completed high school at 16 after skipping a few grades. His LinkedIn profile says he is a “content creator” for Future Life and Nando’s.

QUALIFICATIONS

South African doctors on social media have challenged him to prove his credentials after raising numerous red flags regarding his claims. Fellows Wits Student who attended the university at the same time as the TikToker reveal they’ve never met him. He also claimed he doesn’t have a matric

Iharare reports that he is not registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). This is a necessary requirement for anyone practicing medicine in the country.

AGE

The social media influencer, who claiming to be a doctor apparently finished matric at 16 after skipping grades four, six and eight. He says that he finished medical Sschool at the age of 21 and is currently 24 years.

His age as per official records on the Home Affairs website doesn’t align with this claims.

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WITS SPEAKS ON ALLEGED FAKE DOCTOR

WITS has requested the TikToker and influencer “Dr Matthew Lani” to retract his claims that he studied there with immediate effect.

“Following claims made by “Dr Matthew Lani” on social media and based on the facts at hand. Wits cannot find any person who graduated by the name of Matthew Bongani Zingelwa or Sanele Zingelwa in recent years.”

READ ENTIRE STATEMENT BELOW

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