By Levy Masiteng
African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyo Zungula has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to ensure criminal action against Home Affairs officials implicated in document fraud, including consideration of treason or related charges.
Zungula’s call follows the Monday release of an interim report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into corruption in visa and permit processing at the department.
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Upon the release of the report, the SIU said it had “uncovered a disturbing reality”, in that “South Africa’s immigration system has been treated as a marketplace, where permits and visas were sold to the highest bidder.”
Zungula demanded the release of the full and unredacted report. He said its findings threatened sovereignty and border integrity.
“If such persons are using fraudulently obtained positions to shape policy, influence procurement, direct strategic decisions, or advance agendas
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