By Akani Nkuna
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has voiced serious concerns over the ongoing lack of funding for the Border Management Authority (BMA), warning that this is weakening the agency’s ability to carry out its core responsibilities.
Committee chairperson Mosa Chabane said that BMA had not received funding to undertake lifestyle audits for all its employees.
This was risky, especially in the context of the environment in which the entity operated. The committee had previously highlighted the importance of frequent lifestyle audits to ensure adherence to ethical standards within the ports of entry and to repel possible acts of corruption and fraud.
The BMA has faced significant funding challenges since its establishment. While it was allocated R1.407 billion for the 2024/25 financial year, this was less than the amount initially requested. Also, a budgetary review indicated an overall underfunding of approximately R10 billion.
The committee met the Home Affairs Department and
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