By Mapaballo Borotho
- Seven Home Affairs officials have been dismissed, with 16 more suspended over misconduct.
- The action forms part of a broader crackdown on corruption linked to SIU findings.
- The department says it is strengthening oversight while pushing forward with reforms.
Seven Home Affairs officials have been dismissed with immediate effect for various cases of misconduct.
In addition, another 16 suspensions have been effected as part of ongoing disciplinary action, including in response to findings from the interim investigation report released by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
These suspensions and dismissals form part of the Department’s ongoing crackdown on corruption, maladministration and unethical conduct, in close cooperation with the SIU and other law enforcement agencies.
“Since July 2024, a total of 95 misconduct cases have been initiated for various irregularities, of which 75 have already been finalised,” said Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber on Friday, 24 April 2026.
Schreiber says the Department of Home Affairs continues to strengthen its internal controls and oversight mechanisms to act against wrongdoing.
“These efforts are yielding measurable progress in restoring integrity to Home Affairs operations. We will continue to empower and reward the many officials in Home Affairs who are working diligently to implement our digital transformation agenda to deliver dignity for all, while dealing decisively and immediately with anyone found guilty of corruption, fraud or misconduct,” he added.
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