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  • Former Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza. Picture: @OfficialSASSA/Twitter

    Godi: Magwaza was worked out of position as Sassa CEO

    Concerns have been raised over the following months about the relationship between Thokozani Magwaza and Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini.

    1850 days ago
  • FILE: Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza. Picture: Twitter/@OfficialSASSA

    Magwaza exit jeopardises Sapo takeover of grant payments - opposition

    Opposition parties say it’s obvious he was pushed out by Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini due to strained relations.

    1850 days ago
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    [CARTOON] Confidentiality Claws

    By Dr Jack & Curtis.

    1850 days ago
  • FILE: Thokozani Magwaza. Picture: Twitter/@OfficialSASSA.

    Opposition parties shocked, disappointed by Magwaza’s axing

    Scopa chair Themba Godi says the axing of Thokozani Magwaza could not have come at a worse time for the agency.

    1850 days ago
  • FILE: Former Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza. Picture: Twitter/@OfficialSASSA.

    Sassa won't comment on Thokozani Magwaza’s sudden departure

    Magwaza's life was apparently under threat after he cancelled R47 million worth of workstream contracts set up by Minister Bathabile Dlamini.

    1850 days ago
  • Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza. Picture: Twitter/@OfficialSASSA.

    Acting Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza fired

    A statement released by the Department Of Social Development says Magwaza and Minister Bathabile Dlamini agreed to terminate his contract after a consultative process

    1850 days ago
  • FILE: Former Scopa chairperson Themba Godi. Picture: GCIS.

    Godi: There’s an orchestrated plan to remove Magwaza from post

    Scopa says that Thokozani Magwaza did the right thing by cancelling the work streams after Treasury found their appointment two years ago to have been irregular.

    1850 days ago
  • FILE: A screengrab of MP Makhosi Khoza in Parliament during the SABC inquiry.

    Outa urges govt to step up security amid death threats against ANC MP

    Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says he is aware of the case and his department is investigating.

    1851 days ago
  • FILE: ANC MP Makhosi Khoza. Picture: Facebook.

    Outa urges govt to protect Khoza & Magwaza following death threats

    According to phone app, True Caller, the number of the person threatening to kill Khoza is registered under the Black First Land First movement.

    1851 days ago
  • A screengrab of MP Makhosi Khoza in Parliament during the SABC inquiry.

    Outa condemns death threats against Magwaza, Khoza

    The ANC’s Khoza is under fire for supporting Parliament secret ballot while Magwaza is due to testify against Minister Dlamini in Sassa grants debacle.

    1852 days ago
  • FILE: Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN.

    Sassa requires more time to conduct investigation into threats against Magwaza

    Sassa says it requires time to investigate alleged threats made against its CEO Thokozani Magwaza before commenting on the matter further.

    1853 days ago
  • FILE: Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza. Picture: Twitter/@OfficialSASSA.

    Sassa probes death threats against CEO Thokozani Magwaza

    Magwaza is due to testify against Minister Bathabile Dlamini in a public inquiry into her role in the Sassa payment scandal.

    1853 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: Facebook.com.

    Sassa: Cancelling of workstreams' contract not reflection of work done

    Sassa chief executive Thokozani Magwaza has terminated their contract following a determination by Treasury that their appointment two years ago was irregular.

    1855 days ago
  • FILE: Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Parties involved in Sassa debacle to head back to ConCourt in two weeks

    Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza and former Director-General Zane Dangor claim she bypassed Sassa with decisions made.

    1882 days ago
  • FILE: Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza. Picture: Twitter/@OfficialSASSA

    Magwaza: Sassa always intended on getting rid of CPS

    Sassa officials have told MPs they are looking at appointing a new service provider by December but it could happen as early as October.

    1909 days ago
  • FILE: Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN.

    Social grant deductions ruling disappointing - Dlamini

    Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says she’s disappointed by a court ruling allowing certain deductions from grant beneficiary bank accounts.

    1918 days ago
  • FILE: Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza. Picture: Twitter/@OfficialSASSA.

    Is plan to take over grants distribution fully above board?

    The work streams were projected to cost around R47 million but Sassa’s Thokozani Magwaza says there may be challenges.

    1920 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied

    DA submits affidavits from high-ranking officials over grant payment crisis

    The Democratic Alliance’s Bridget Masango says the affidavits from high-ranking officials back a case for a full parliamentary inquiry into the grant payments debacle.

    1947 days ago
  • FILE: Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN.

    Sassa CEO disputes minister Dlamini’s claims made in her affidavit to ConCourt

    Magwaza has filed an affidavit citing his side of the story, saying Dlamini’s affidavit contains factors that are inaccurate.

    1950 days ago
  • FILE: Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza. Picture: Twitter/@OfficialSASSA

    Sassa boss awaits ConCourt ruling to counter Dlamini claims on grants debacle

    Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini filed an affidavit on Friday to explain why she shouldn't be held personally liable, blaming Sassa officials.

    1953 days ago
  • FILE: Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza. Picture: Twitter/@OfficialSASSA.

    Thokozani Magwaza seeks to dispute Dlamini’s version of Sassa debacle

    Thokozani Magwaza has asked the Constitutional Court to allow him to file an affidavit to counter claims made by Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini.

    1953 days ago
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