Two suspects were arrested for allegedly trying to bribe a SASSA official and made their first court appearance.
A father and son made their first court appearance on Friday, facing charges of corruptioin and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
According to Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale, a whistleblower alerted the Hawks of the suspects’ intention. The two allegedly approached the official with the proposal of working together to register the elderly social grants in the agency.
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