On 18 April, 2017, Sassa provided Sigamoney with a letter of approval, which she signed for as received.
“She is alleged to have received grant money from Sassa amounting to approximately R123,000 from July 2017 to July 2022.”
The IDAC said subsequent to charges being registered against her, Sigamoney continued to receive the grant for a further 16 months.
Meanwhile, the order stipulates that an amount of R138,593 together with interest at a prescribed rate of 11.25% per annum, calculated from the date of this order to the date of payment, be paid back to SASSA.
Sigamoney was also ordered to provide proof of payment to the state.
Following her conviction, she will be sentenced on January 14, 2025.
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