Sassa employee arrested in fraud scheme exposed by whistleblower
Two Sassa employees are reportedly planning to face court proceedings after a whistleblower revealed a fraudulent scheme within the agency. IOL. The suspects, aged 45 and 70, reportedly solicited whistleblowers' help in registering elderly social grant recipients by promising them R1,000 for each application. The suspects were arrested after attempting to process applications outside standard procedures, with the first batch of 15 applications accompanied by a R15 000 lure. Subsequently, 20 applications and a R23,150 badge led to their arrest, during which unlicensed firearms and ammunition were found in their vehicle. The suspects have been charged with corruption, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and are scheduled to appear in court.
Mining giant BHP eyes British and American companies in huge mining deal
BHP Group, the world's largest mining company, has made a major move by proposing to take over rival Anglo American, potentially sparking the biggest shake-up in the industry in more than a decade, the report said. news 24. BHP wants Anglo to separate its South African platinum and iron ore sectors before taking over. BHP aims to expand its copper usage through this deal. The Anglo-American company is considered an easy target because of its copper operations in South America, but its complex structure and exposure to South Africa have deterred suitors in the past. If the deal goes through, it would be the first major deal between major miners in more than a decade. But regulatory hurdles and Anglo's recent setbacks pose potential challenges. The agreement could encourage other mining companies to bid for Anglo American.
South Africa and US team up to bust drug traffickers
South African police reportedly working with US authorities to stop drug trafficking IOL. Teams of officials from both countries are working together to stop drugs from South America from entering South Africa. South African Police Service (SAPS) National Director General Fanny Masemola said police in the province had recorded a number of cocaine busts at Durban Port and Dube Tradeport at King Shaka International Airport in the past six months. It said the largest shipment was seized. The value of Durban Port was R115 million as of December 2023. Operation Chanera, launched in May last year, has seen thousands of people arrested for drug possession and trafficking, demonstrating a concerted effort to combat illegal drug trafficking.
More South Africa news
