Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has highlighted digitalisation as a key solution to tackling corruption at South Africa’s borders.
On Tuesday, Schreiber, in collaboration with the Special Investigating Unit, launched the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum.
This initiative aims to centralise crime prevention efforts by bringing together law enforcement agencies, civil society groups, and traditional leaders.
Between July 2024 and February 2025, 27 Home Affairs officials were dismissed for offences such as fraud, corruption, and sexual misconduct.
Some have also faced legal consequences, with eight officials already convicted and sentenced to prison terms ranging from four to 18 years. Criminal proceedings against an additional 19 are ongoing.
As part of broader reforms, Home Affairs is phasing out green identity documents and automating all ports of entry.
Schreiber emphasised that digital systems would eliminate human discretion in border control, reducing opportunities for bribery and corruption.
He described these measures as a transformative step in border management and immigration, ensuring a more secure and transparent system.
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