This week, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson revealed that at least R300 million has been allegedly siphoned undetected from the department over 10 years.
The most recent cyberattack was in May this year, when R24 million was looted from the department. This prompted a full forensic investigation by the Hawks, the South African Police Service, the State Security Agency and information and communication technology experts.
According to Macpherson, the public works department has suspended four officials and investigators have seized 30 laptops as a result.
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Boks chase NZ double
South Africa will be attempting to wrestle back the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009.
'Pecco' aims to pick himself up again
Francesco Bagnaia (right) has put his horror crash in Aragon behind him as the MotoGP champion attempts to reclaim top spot from Jorge Martin at this weekend's San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix.
Kruger boosts SA medal count
Junior athlete Simone Kruger gave the national team's medal count a boost by claiming gold in the women's F38 discus throw at the Paralympic Games in Paris last night.
Pegula scripts a dream story
Jessica Pegula scripted an astonishing comeback \"just in the nick of time\" to defeat Karolina Muchova on Thursday at the US Open and reach her first Grand Slam final, where she will take on big-hitting Aryna Sabalenka for the title.
Hunt is very aggravated with PSL's dilly-dallying
SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt (below) has weighed in on the unconventional start to the new Premier Soccer League (PSL) season.
US soccer icon hanging up her boots
Los Angeles-US soccer icon Alex Morgan (right), who inspired the Americans to two Women's World Cup football crowns, announced Thursday that she will retire after a final club match tomorrow.
Irish seek huge upset
New Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson is hoping to engineer another huge upset against England today-eight years after his Iceland team shocked the Three Lions at Euro 2016.
Is retiring early an option?
Early retirement can come with several serious risks.
Banking on women
Having an account does not equate to financial autonomy.
Failing matric is not the end of life
In a month's time or so, the matric class of 2024 will sit for their final examinations.
