Johannesburg – The Department of Home Affairs has fired six officials for various acts of fraud and corruption, Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber has announced.
In a post on X on Tuesday, (8 April 2025), he said the latest dismissals bring to 33 the number of staffers fired for similar offences since July 2024.
“Eight convictions have been secured with prison sentences between four and 18 years, with another 19 prosecutions underway,” Minister Schreiber said.
The latest dismissals follow 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 (SIU), and the National Prosecuting Authority.
Minister Schreiber added: “The speed at which Home Affairs, in collaboration with the SIU, is clearing out corruption from our midst demonstrates that swift progress can be made in the fight against this scourge.
“I have made it clear to the department that delays will not be tolerated and that we will not rest until every last corrupt official has been fired.”
Minister Schreiber concluded: “I applaud the inter-departmental teams for their progress in ensuring that we wash the stain of corruption and state capture off of Home Affairs, so that it becomes the proud institution our country deserves.
“My message to remaining perpetrators is clear: it is only a matter of time before we catch you and hold you accountable.”
