Oct 20

Tshwane saves over two-million-rand in its monthly salary bill following the employee verification process

The City of Tshwane has saved over two-million-rand in monthly salaries following the successful verification process of its 20-thousand-646 employees and Expanded Public Works Programme participants. The city has completed a comprehensive verification to prevent ghost employees and enhance accountability. However, 44 employees could not be physically verified, leading to further internal investigations. Mayoral committee member for Corporate and Shared Services, Kingsley Wakelin, says unverified individuals face employment termination, aligning with the city’s commitment to clean audits and responsible financial management: