This week our story took place in Limpopo where the HAWKS arrested three women for defrauding the Department of Labour more than R825,000. The three women were in connection with corruption and fraud which involved the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).
All women were aged between 40 and 60, where they were arrested by the Phalaborwa-based Serious Corruption Investigation unit in December 2025.
It is alleged that during January to May 2025, the officials from the Department of Labour had received information about fraudulent activities that may be taking place at the Tzaneen-based office.
According to the investigators, one of the departmental officials is suspected to have conspired with a private company to submit fraudulent UIF claims on behalf of beneficiaries in return for gratification. Hebanna!
The three women appeared before the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court on 8 January 2026. They faced charges of fraud, corruption, theft and money laundering.
“Their next court appearance is scheduled for 20 February 2026.”
This is an ongoing matter. Updates will follow as the legal process unfolds.
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Source: IOL