SASSA distances itself from robbery at Office of Chief Justice
The State Security Agency has described accusations that it had something to do with the break-in at the Office of the Chief Justice as baseless.
Fifteen computers containing important and sensitive information about the judiciary were stolen early on Saturday morning at the office in Midrand.
Spokesperson Brian Dube says this is a serious matter and not one that should be ridiculed.
The SA police say it has sanctioned a thorough investigation into the break-in - adding that it views the crime as an attack on the judicial system.
An assessment is also being done to boost security at the offices.
Meanwhile, an NPO has stated that it can't be ruled out that the robbery was an orchestrated attempt to undermine the independence of the judiciary.
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Lawson Naidoo, who is with the Council for the Advancement of the SA Constitution, says they are deeply disturbed by the news.
"We call upon the government to put in place urgent measures to investigate this matter with the appropriate levels of independent oversight as we know that most police and the Hawks suffer from a lack of integrity and respect amongst the broader South African public," he said.