By Charmaine Ndlela
More than 50 immigration officials have been dismissed for corruption at South Africa’s ports of entry, as the Border Management Authority (BMA) launched an anti-corruption campaign at the Maseru Bridge border post.
The Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF), under the chairpersonship of the SIU, held the campaign at the Maseru Bridge Port of Entry as they moved to stamp out corruption at borders.
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The campaign followed the dismissal of the immigration officials implicated in corrupt activities. The BMA said another 38 are under investigation.
BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato said the dismissals highlighted the need to intensify anti-corruption measures.
“All 50 officers who were dismissed for corruption must now be charged criminally, including under the Prevention and Combating of Organised Crime Act. If convicted, they could face severe penalties, including life imprisonment,” he said.
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