Overview
- The department, which on Friday dismissed seven officials, has now removed 63 staff since July 2024.
- Sixteen more staff are suspended following cases flagged in an interim report by the Special Investigating Unit.
- Officials say the crackdown works with the SIU and other law‑enforcement bodies that feed cases for swift action.
- Since July 2024 the department has opened 95 misconduct cases and closed 75, showing faster case handling.
- Home Affairs says tighter internal controls and its Counter Corruption branch aim to restore reliable ID, passport and immigration services as a digital upgrade rolls out.