Home Affairs' officials arrested

Friday, May 27, 2016

Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs has noted the arrest of its officials at the Beitbridge Port of Entry, in Musina, by the Directorate for Priority Crimes (DPCI), on Thursday.

Four Home Affairs officials were apprehended during the operation on charges relating to fraud and corruption.

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba launched Operation Bvisa Masina to clear the rot from the organization and the collaborative effort between the department and the South African Police Service (SAPS) has resulted in the arrest of 46 individuals, including 28 from the department.

Minister Gigaba hailed the arrests as significant in demonstrating the vigour with which those who embark on fraud and corruption practices will be pursued.

“We have maintained that we will spare no efforts in our pursuit of those rogue individuals in our midst who continue to undermine our determination to provide efficient services to our clients.

“Today’s arrests will send a strong message of our zero tolerance stance towards crime in all its manifestations,” said Minister Gigaba. – SAnews.gov.za