Senior Home Affairs official axed over Bushiri permits
The Department of Home Affairs has fired a chief director for fraudulently issuing permits to self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his family.
Bushiri fled fraud charges in 2020 and is living in Malawi as a fugitive.
The official, Ronney Marhule, was found guilty on two counts of gross dishonesty and gross negligence after a protracted disciplinary hearing.
“The first count related to recommending the approval of the permanent residence permit applications of Bushiri, his spouse and two children,” says the department’s Siya Qoza.
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“The second count related to recommending the approval of the permanent residence permit applications of Mr Mohamed Afzal Motiwala and Ms Fatima Ebrahim.”
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has welcomed the outcome of the hearing.
“The outcome of this disciplinary hearing is taking us closer to ensuring that we bring to an end irregular practices and decisions by Home Affairs officials within the system. We are cracking down on all forms of irregularities wherever we find them at Home Affairs.”
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