AG asks Hawks to probe R158m social grant theft

THE Hawks are investigating three cases of theft amounting to R158 million at the SA Post Office (Sapo) and Postbank after Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke became unhappy with how the matters were dealt with by the entities.

- LOYISO SIDIMBA

AUDITOR-GENERAL Tsakane Maluleke said the SA Post Office and Postbank did not have effective controls in place to prevent fraud. | Independent Newspapers Archive

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In her 2024/25 audit reports for both Sapo and Postbank, Maluleke said she has been assured by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), the Hawks' official name, that the investigation is in progress after the material irregularity was referred to the law enforcement agency.

The cases were opened with the Garsfontein, Tshwane police in August 2023 and two others at Pretoria Central and Park Road, Mangaung in June last year.