Nine Sassa officials arrested for fraud in Gugulethu


Loyiso Langeni
16 May 2013

The South African Social Security Agency today confirmed that nine officials have been arrested. 

Sassa management said they were alerted of fraudulent activities taking place at the Gugulethu Sassa payout point offices. 

Following the arrest the payout point office had to be closed down.  The nine suspects are all facing fraud and corruption charges. 

Sassa Head of Communication Paseka Letsatsi said co-operation of Sassa and SAPS played a pivotal role on the identification of these officials.

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