JOHANNESBURG – Thokozani Magwaza was removed just days after announcing that Sassa intended to appoint the South African Post Office to take over social grant payments.

Earlier, the Social Development Department announced that Minister Bathabile Dlamini and the former CEO had mutually agreed to end his contract.

A letter — dated 14 July — states that Treasury has approved the Post Office deal for the next five years.

Magwaza letter by Estelle Bronkhorst on Scribd

The Post Office says the deal will keep large amounts of money in the country.

Sassa KwaZulu-Natal regional manager Pearl Bhengu replaced Magwaza.

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