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flag South Africa found nearly 9,000 suspected ghost workers on government payrolls, prompting verification and reforms.

flag South Africa has identified nearly 9,000 suspected ghost workers on government payrolls, with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announcing the findings in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. flag The National Treasury is verifying cases where individuals received payments from multiple departments, including inactive employees and those with suspicious bank accounts, using tax data from SARS. flag A two-month verification process is set for January 2026, with potential legal action and payroll system upgrades planned to prevent future fraud. flag The effort is part of broader reforms to improve fiscal accountability and reduce waste.

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