HAWKS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BMA ARREST TWO IMMIGRATION SPECIALISTS AMID ONGOING CORRUPTION PROBE
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato applauds the arrest of two Immigration Specialists at Beitbridge Port of entry by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) on the evening of Monday, 24 February 2025. Their arrest follows an ongoing investigation linked to the case of Immigration Specialist Ms. Dorah Ncube, who was arrested last year for fraud and corruption related to the illegally processing of six Malawian nationals at Beitbridge. Ms. Ncube remains in police custody.
The arrested officials did appear before the Musina Magistrate’s Court this morning. The BMA has continuously reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on corruption and remains committed to upholding the integrity of South Africa’s border management systems.
Commissioner Masiapato said “We continue to fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies in their investigations to ensure that those involved in corrupt activities are held accountable. The BMA will not tolerate any misconduct that undermines the rule of law and the security of the country. We assure the public that decisive action will be taken against any official found to be involved in unethical practices”.
The BMA was featured in an expose done by Carte Blanche highlighting suspicious activities on illegal processing of travellers. Although the two arrests are not related to the expose, the BMA continues to curb corruption within its systems. Currently the BMA is processing 45 cases that are still to be concluded with transgressions including aiding and abetting as well as illegal processing of travellers and goods. About 27 officials have been dismissed since the BMA’s inception on 1 April 2023.
Further updates on the arrests of the two officials will be provided as investigations progress.
