South Africa Fires 65 Social Grant Officials Amid Death Threats to Fraud Investigators

SASSA has dismissed 65 employees for misconduct since April 2025, including 19 in Eastern Cape, as CEO Themba Matlou condemns death threats against fraud investigators. The dismissals signal an internal crackdown on corruption within the social grant system, but the threats indicate resistance and potential escalation. This is a domestic governance issue with no direct market impact.

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