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The opposition party also called for the investigation into the 241 government employees who received the grant last year.

Zulu stated that investigations are ongoing.

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He was arrested while allegedly making withdrawals at an ATMusing 70 allegedly stolen SASSA cards.

When he was arrested with the cards and R7 640 in cash in his possession.

Before this, anotherSASSA employee was charged with fraud which cost the government R4 million.

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The figure comes from the 14 years she has worked at SASSA drawing a salary.

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Source: Briefly News

Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.