Five SASSA Employees Fired Over R260 Million Fraud in South Africa
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- •Five employees of SASSA were dismissed in February 2026.
- •The fraud involved an amount of R260 million.
- •SASSA is responsible for distributing social grants in South Africa.
- •The dismissals were part of efforts to combat corruption within the agency.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If South African authorities conduct thorough investigations following the dismissals then more corrupt officials may be identified and removed, potentially restoring some public confidence in social welfare programs.
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