insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Home Affairs Dismisses 18 Officials in Anti-Corruption Crackdown S.A's department of Home Affairs has dismissed 18 officials for various offences including fraud, corruption, and sexual harassment. These officials were involved in issues like granting fake identity documents, illegal marriage registrations, and improper visa approvals. Four others received warnings. Minister Leon Schreiber says these actions reflect the department's ongoing crackdown on corruption, with criminal charges to follow where necessary: todayNovember 21, 2024 1
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party in S.A is demanding a zero-tolerance approach On Chris Brown’s entry The GOOD Party in S.A is demanding a zero-tolerance approach regarding United States artist Chris Brown's entry into South Africa. They urged Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber to declare him undesirable, given his criminal conviction for assaulting Rihanna, which has resulted in bans from the UK, Canada, and potential refusals in Australia and New Zealand. The party’s Kaden Arguile urges the government to take action that aligns with its […] todayOctober 25, 2024 19
insert_link Entertainment SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has confirmed the cancellation of documents belonging to Chidimma Adetshina's mother. Schreiber told the SABC that Adetshina, now Miss Universe Nigeria, is not guilty of immigration violations, as she was an infant. Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant amid scrutiny over her citizenship. todayOctober 24, 2024 44
South Africa South Africa’s Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has urged Parliament to support the digital transformation South Africa's Home Affairs minister, Leon Schreiber has urged Parliament to support the digital transformation of his department to safeguard national security. Speaking to Parliament's portfolio committee on Home Affairs, Schreiber warned that outdated, paper-based systems leave the department vulnerable to fraud, corruption, and identity theft. He says only a digital-first approach can resolve these issues, enhance service delivery, and prevent further threats to the country’s security: todayAugust 21, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa South African Home Affairs Department has completed preparations to deport 95 Libyans The South African Home Affairs Department has completed preparations to deport 95 Libyans arrested in White River, Mpumalanga, last month. It's believed they entered with visas obtained through misrepresentation. On Thursday, the White River Magistrate's Court withdrew their cases. Home Affairs minister, Leon Schreiber, says they will depart from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport today on a flight funded by the Libyan Government: todayAugust 19, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Evidence Suggests Miss SA Contestant’s Mother Involved in Fraud and Identity Theft The Department of Home Affairs in S.A says it has found prima facie evidence that Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina's mother may have committed fraud and identity theft. The department believes her mother may have stolen the identity of a South African woman when registering the birth. Adetshina's participation in the pageant was met with backlash when it was revealed that her father was Nigerian and her mother Mozambican. Minister […] todayAugust 8, 2024 30