Infamous 'Dr Lani' arrested at hospital

JOHANNESBURG - The infamous so-called doctor, Matthew Lani, has been arrested.

He was caught as he entered the Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg last night, wearing a stethoscope.

The Gauteng Health department says he tried to escape after he was apprehended by security personnel.

Gauteng Health lay criminal complaint against 'Dr Lani'

In a video circulating on social media, Lani is seen admitting to his actions and asking for forgiveness.

He has been offering medical advice and products on TikTok, claiming to have a medical Degree from Wits.

The university denied this, and the Health Professions Council of South Africa said Lani was not on its database.

MEDIA STATEMENT || HELEN JOSEPH HOSPITAL SECURITY APPREHENDS THE BOGUS DOCTOR (MATTHEW LANI) pic.twitter.com/mZ3zYFvgtk

— Gauteng Health (@GautengHealth) October 29, 2023

Despite all this, he continued to post his videos.