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Top EC SASSA official suspended amid sexual harassment claims

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The South African Social Security Agency said its Eastern Cape regional executive manager has been placed on precautionary suspension.

SASSA said in a statement on Monday that upon receiving these allegations, SASSA CEO, Totsie Memela took swift action and placed the official on precautionary suspension."

"Furthermore, SASSA immediately instituted an investigation into the allegations."

SASSA said the precautionary suspension would ensure that there is no "hindrance' with the investigation.

"We are committed to ensuring that all employees feel safe and are treated equally. To this end, the Agency has embarked on an internal awareness campaign to educate employees about sexual harassment and what their rights are", said SASSA CEO, Totsie Memela.