R6.0 billion
Total financial exposure
Former SASSA CEO during the CPS contract period. Implicated in the R316 million overpayment to CPS and cronyism in appointments. No criminal charges brought despite court findings.
Former SASSA CEO who oversaw the R316 million overpayment to CPS based on dubious beneficiary enrollment claims. Also faced cronyism allegations: employing a family friend, appointing associates to fraud management and stakeholder relations roles after relaxing qualification requirements. Courts ruled the R316M payment had "no lawful basis."
Pain points connected to Virginia Petersen's documented incidents
CEO
South African Social Security Agency
2013-01 – 2016-12(appointed)
Served as SASSA CEO under Minister Dlamini during the CPS crisis period.
Served as SASSA CEO under Minister Dlamini during the CPS crisis period.
Served as SASSA CEO under Minister Dlamini during the CPS crisis period.
Served as SASSA CEO under Minister Dlamini during the CPS crisis period.
Served as SASSA CEO under Minister Dlamini during the CPS crisis period.