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South Africa Axes Thousands of Ghost Workers

By Ajuma N / November 13, 2025

South Africa’s National Treasury has removed nearly 9,000 “ghost workers” from government payrolls after a nationwide audit. Officials say the clean-up is part of broader fiscal reforms to reduce waste and restore public trust.

The discovery highlights deep flaws in payroll management across provinces. Economists note that savings from the purge could strengthen service delivery if reinvested transparently into key public sectors.

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