PRETORIA – The Director for Appeals was convicted of three egregious violations of professional duty in a disciplinary hearing that spanned five months.
“The first allegation involved him having exerted pressure on the officials of the department to process and issue visas and permits in breach of the applicable laws and/or regulations and/or standard procedures applicable within the department.
“The second allegation involved him having allowed outside and/or private individuals and/or interests to unduly control and influence him in the execution of his duties, which in many instances resulted in some visa applicants getting preferential treatment in respect of their applications.
“The third allegation involved him having engaged in grossly inappropriate conduct including paying a bribe,” the department said.
The dismissal is effective from Wednesday.
The department said the visas that he wanted issued, were not issued because officials based in these missions refused to be part of his shenanigans.
The Chairperson of the Disciplinary Hearing determined that, due to Kobese’s senior managerial role requiring the utmost ethical and integrity standards, and his lack of remorse, the employment relationship was irrevocably severed and dismissal was the appropriate punishment.
The Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, stated that the Department is resolutely dedicated to bringing a swift conclusion to any irregular practices or decisions made by Home Affairs personnel.
“The outcome of this disciplinary hearing shows that there are many officials who continue to do their work diligently even when placed under pressure by their managers. It also shows that we are rooting out all forms of corruption, malfeasance and irregularities we find at Home Affairs,” the Minister said.
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