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SASSA Continues Targeted Grant Reviews Amid Anti-Fraud Drive

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has escalated its scrutiny of certain grant recipients, targeting individuals flagged for undeclared income or using non-standard identification. The move follows new verification measures mandated by the National Treasury and supported by data-match investigations. SASSA’s national spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, said more than 210,000 beneficiaries had their June payments delayed due to undisclosed funds received. “It is also important to note that no grant […]

2 July 2025

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Acting Nafcoc president in court on fraud, money laundering charges

The acting president of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Nafcoc) and CEO of Silver Vanity, Sekwame Gilbert Mosena, is among two people who made a brief appearance in a Gauteng court on Wednesday. Mosena, 63, and Tselane Mary Baggot, 51, a director and company secretary of Silver Vanity, both handed themselves over to the serious economic offences team at Sandton police station earlier in the day, […]

13 July 2023

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Scammers target the presidency and Stats SA

Be warned. Scammers are trying to lure South Africans into a trap under the guise of jobs at Stats SA and fraudulently using the name of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The presidency has warned “there are scam messages purporting to be sanctioned by the president or the presidency”. “The president does NOT request any funds or endorse any payments or contracts between third parties, whether through websites, adverts, social media, emails, […]

22 June 2023

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Former Cape attorney slapped with 55-year jail term for 48 charges

A former Western Cape attorney and conveyancer has been slapped with a 55-year prison sentence after being found guilty on a series of charges ranging from fraud to money laundering and theft. The Bellville serious commercial crimes court sentenced 57-year-old Rugaya van der Schyff, 57 on Thursday. Western Cape NPA spokesperson Zinzi Hani said Van der Schyff was arrested for the second time on October 20 2022 on fraud and […]

2 April 2023

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Two people arrested for fraud in the Western Cape

Two people have been arrested on fraud charges in Cape Town. Police say a 43-year-old woman and 37-year-old man were arrested in connection with a fraud case in the Western Cape. The 43-year-old woman suspect was employed at a grape farm where she allegedly made over 400 transactions from the business accounts to her personal account amounting to over R11m. She will appear in the Wellington Magistrate’s court on Monday. […]

16 January 2023

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UIF welcomes arrest of accused in COVID-19 TERS scheme fraud

LOCAL The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has welcomed the arrest of 16 suspects accused of swindling R2.2 million from the COVID-19 TERS scheme. The suspects were apprehended in Gauteng and the North West province. The UIF’s Commissioner Teboho Maruping says, “It’s a combination of both the employers and employees. We are expecting more arrests. All of them will be facing charges of fraud. We are going to be freezing all […]

29 November 2022

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SA consumers warned against fraudsters on Black Friday

LOCAL As Black Friday specials flood online stores and shopping malls, South Africans are reminded that fraudsters are particularly active during the festive season. CEO Manie van Schalkwyk says the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service has picked up on an increasing number of fake websites advertising non-existant products at low prices. He warned against trusting lesser-known brands and to google the relevant companies, emphasizing that online purchases should be carried […]

25 November 2022

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SIU confident in case against suspects accused of defrauding National Lotteries Commission

LOCAL The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has a water-tight case against the people alleged to be involved in a multi-million-rand scheme related to National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grants. Actress Terry Pheto is among those accused of involvement but she has denied this. Pheto says she will fully cooperate with the SIU. Others are the NLC’s former chief financial Officer, Philemon Letwaba, chief executive officer Lesley Ramulifho, and the attorney. […]

7 November 2022

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Suspects to Appear in Court on Drug and Fraud-Related Charges

The use of drugs and the distribution thereof are part of the contributing factors to domestic violence and serious and violent crimes in our communities. Members of Operation Restore reacted on information they received from the community and searched a premises in Marcus Gavi, Philippi East on Thursday evening 2022-10-20 at about 21:00. While searching the premises the members found a backpack in the house and searched it. Five packets […]

21 October 2022

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