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UIF Ters fraudster sentenced, blames ‘abusive’ stepfather for crimes

The state argued that giving Dennis Modika a lesser sentence would minimise the impact of his offence

  • Des Erasmus
2 min read
The Special Investigating Unit traced financial gains of more than R181 million linked to beneficiaries of fraudulent visa applications that were supported by fake documentation

Covid fund fraudster stole R5.5m

Dennis Modika is convicted after using ghost employees to make false Ters claims

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
The National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) is still in a “legislative review process” after its release was halted in February to address the confidentiality and disclosure clauses that prevent public access, the ministry of justice and constitutional development said

Fraudster who stole R5 million from UIF Covid fund convicted

The UIF and Cosatu have launched an online platform to help employees check if their Covid-19 funds had been paid

  • Eyaaz
3 min read