Private investigators find 30% of sick notes invalid as workers pay genuine doctors for time off and police abuse leave after bail.
High‑profile figures accused of faking illness to avoid appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry have reignited debate over invalid sick notes and their impact on employers.
Labour experts warn absenteeism linked to false medical certificates costs South Africa’s economy billions each year.
Fake sick notes cost economy R19 billion annually
According to Unu Health, an online health platform, absenteeism is estimated to cost the economy about R19 billion annually.
Labour experts say fake sick notes play a major role in…
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