South Africa: Social Grant Officials Fired As Death Threats Rock Fraud Investigations

South Africa: Social Grant Officials Fired As Death Threats Rock Fraud Investigations

The South African Social Security Agency has dismissed 65 workers for misconduct since April 2025, with the Eastern Cape recording 19 dismissals. Chief executive Themba Matlou has condemned death threats against officials investigating wrongdoing and warned that staff who abuse their positions will face consequences.

SASSA dismisses 65 officials amid fraud crackdown

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has taken a decisive stand against misconduct and fraud, recently dismissing 65 officials following a series of disciplinary proceedings that began in April 2025, Cape {town} Etc reports. This robust action reflects the agency’s intensified efforts to protect the integrity of the social grant system, which serves millions of vulnerable South Africans dependent on... Read more →

SASSA dismisses 65 officials over misconduct and fraud since April 2025

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says it is intensifying efforts to tackle fraud and misconduct within its ranks, with 65 officials dismissed following disciplinary proceedings since April 2025....

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The officials were dismissed after being found guilty of serious misconduct.

Social grant officials fired as death threats rock fraud investigations

The South African Social Security Agency has fired 65 officials for misconduct since April 2025, while staff investigating wrongdoing face death threats.