The South African Department of Home Affairs has labeled a notice circulating on social media as fraudulent, which falsely claimed that Bloemfontein residents could earn rewards of up to R5,000 ($300) for reporting undocumented foreign nationals. The notice, dated May 26, 2026, was purportedly issued by immigration authorities and stated that citizens could qualify for monetary rewards for information leading to the identification, location, or apprehension of undocumented migrants. However, the Department of Home Affairs categorically denied the authenticity of this document, stating that neither it nor the Minister of Home Affairs offers such rewards. The department emphasized the importance of verifying information through official channels to combat misinformation, which can lead to public confusion and diminish trust in government communications. This incident arises amid ongoing discussions in South Africa regarding immigration enforcement and the presence of undocumented migrants, highlighting the need for accurate information dissemination.