The Minister of the Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that his department has the names of the officials who helped Prophet Shephered Bushiri and his wife Mary with passports to flee South Africa last November.
Aaron Motsoaledi also said the identities of the officials could not be disclosed. Since investigations were still ongoing.
“I have reported many times that it was agreed that home affairs, must not disclose any of the officials who were involved until all these committees report and the portfolio committee on Home Affairs has decided to call all the other portfolio committees, so that this becomes a joint venture. That’s where we are,” said Aaron.
He also added that he is aware of the massive corruption at the Home Affairs Department.
“There’s a lot of corruption in the industry that’s why we’ve got a special Anti Corruption Unit. Remember that no matter how good the department is, If it has got people who decide to be dishonest, they will do so,” said Aaron.
The Minister in the Department of Home Affairs also revealed that the Hawks and the military intelligence will assist with investigations.
