The Citizen reports that five more Department of Home Affairs (DHA) officials have been dismissed, bringing the total to 38 fired officials in one year.
The department indicated on Wednesday that the officials were dismissed on Monday with immediate for offences ranging from fraud to sexual assault. The DHA has dismissed 38 officials in 12 months as part of a sweeping anti-corruption and misconduct campaign. Eight of the 38 officials have been convicted and sentenced to prison for periods ranging from four to 18 years, while 19 officials are still being criminally prosecuted. The department’s spokesperson Duwayne Esau said these developments highlighted Home Affairs’ increasing effectiveness in combating criminal syndicates both within and outside the department. The dismissals follow on from the recent launch of the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum, which has further strengthened coordination between Home Affairs, the Border Management Authority, the Special Investigating Unit, and the National Prosecuting Authority
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Chulumanco Mahamba at The Citizen
- Lees ook, Nóg vyf by binnelandse sake afgedank; 38 kry reeds trekpas, by Maroela Media
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