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Parly Committee Backs Payroll Reform Measures

South Africa’s Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Public Service endorsed Treasury’s allocation to modernise the government payroll system and launch a national e‑government procurement platform. The move follows a ghost‑worker audit that has flagged 4,323 high‑risk cases of fraudulent payroll entries across national and provincial departments. Committee chair Jan de Villiers highlighted the reforms as essential for digitising public administration and restoring fiscal integrity. The committee urged swift verification, recovery of funds, and prosecutions to reinforce accountability.