The Home Affairs official allegedly processed illegal IDs for undocumented foreign nationals in exchange for cash.
The official was sentenced to eight years and six years for fraud and corruption.Amos Ngwenyama, a Home Affairs official who was based in Malamulele, has been sentenced to eight and six years in prison for fraud and corruption.
‘We don’t want officials walking free’ – deputy minister asks for patience as visa fraud probe continues Ngwenyama was arrested following a joint investigation by the Home Affairs Counter Corruption Unit and the Hawks in Limpopo in 2023 for issuing birth certificates to “undeserving” foreigners in exchange for money.“We have no tolerance for any acts of corruption and malfeasance. Members of the public expect government officials to uphold the highest ethical and moral standards. They are also expected to be honest in serving the public and the state,” said Motsoaledi.
“The SIU will also investigate improper or unlawful conduct by officials or employees of Home Affairs in relation to the installation of T200 firewalls,” said the SIU earlier this year. “Proclamation 154 of 2024 empowers the SIU to probe serious maladministration in connection with the affairs of Home Affairs relating to the issuance of permanent residence permits; corporate visas; business visas; critical/exceptional skills work visas; study visas; retired persons’ visas; work visas; and citizenship by naturalisation, contrary to the Immigration Act, 2002; the South African Citizenship Act, 1995; manuals, guidelines, circulars, practice notes or instructions applicable to...
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