A significant crackdown on corruption within the Home Affairs department has led to multiple arrests and dismissals. On April 29, 2026, a Home Affairs official was arrested for attempting to bribe authorities with R3,000 to avoid arrest. This incident is part of a broader effort that has seen 63 dismissals since July 2024.
The Department of Home Affairs has arrested two officials connected to fraudulent death registrations. Additionally, the arrests in Secunda involved the irregular issuance of Smart ID cards to ineligible foreign nationals. These actions are part of an ongoing investigation led by the Special Investigating Unit and the Hawks.
MP Fadiel Adams claims police attempted to arrest him in Parliament but were deterred by media presence. He further alleges police involvement in the murder of ANC Youth League SG Sindiso Magaqa, who was killed execution-style in 2017 after exposing corruption.
Key facts:
- A man was arrested for the murder of lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk.
- The Home Affairs official arrested on April 29 was linked to fraudulent registrations.
- The scale of the ongoing crackdown demonstrates the department’s commitment to rooting out maladministration.
Adams stated, “I am not afraid of being arrested,” emphasizing his stance against corruption. He added, “The killer wants to tell the truth. He wants nothing in exchange, not a reduction of sentence, not a financial reward.” The situation remains fluid as investigations continue.
