Johannesburg – The clean up at the Department of Home Affairs continues with the dismissal of five “crooked officials”.
The department said the officials were fired on Monday, 28 July 2025, for corruption, fraud, and sexual assault.
In a statement made available to The Bulrushes on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, the department said: “The total number of officials dismissed between July 2024 and July 2025 now stands at 38.
Eight officials have already been convicted and sentenced to prison terms ranging from four to 18 years, while criminal prosecution of another 19 is underway.
These dismissals follow on the crackdown on a passport syndicate in Durban just last month, where two officials and three members of the public were arrested.
These results demonstrate the growing success of Home Affairs in dealing with criminal syndicates both inside and outside the Department.
Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber said: “In just 12 months, we have already rid Home Affairs of 38 crooked and delinquent officials.
“I repeat my warning to anyone involved in corruption: the days of defrauding this Department, or committing acts of sexual harassment or abuse while relying on long, drawn-out disciplinary processes, are over.
Minister Schreiber added: “I would like to thank the diligent officials, including those involved in accelerating disciplinary processes, who are playing a critical role in our work to clean up Home Affairs.
“Committed officials like these are the future of Home Affairs, as we continue to work together as #TeamHomeAffairs to clean out the corrupt elements that represent the past.”
