The Border Management Authority (BMA) has applauded the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) for arresting two immigration specialists at the Beitbridge port of entry.
The two arrests on Monday evening followed an ongoing investigation linked to the case of immigration specialist Dorah Ncube, who was arrested last year for fraud and corruption related to the illegal processing of six Malawian nationals at Beitbridge border post.
According to the BMA, Ncube remains in police custody.
BMA commissioner Michael Masiapato said the authority had continuously reiterated its zero-tolerance for corruption and commitment to upholding the integrity of South Africa’s border management systems.
“We continue to fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies in their investigations to ensure that those involved in corrupt activities are held accountable,” Masiapato said,
“The BMA will not tolerate any misconduct that undermines the rule of law and the security of the country. We assure the public that decisive action will be taken against any official found to be involved in unethical practices.”
The arrested officials appeared in the Musina Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
In addition, the BMA is processing 45 more cases, with violations ranging from aiding and abetting crime to the illegal processing of travellers and goods.
About 27 of its officials have been dismissed since the BMA’s inception on April 1, 2023.
Further updates on the arrests of the two officials will be provided as investigations progress. – SAnews.gov.za
