“We are determined to root out corruption in all its forms in home affairs. We will stamp out the use of fraudulent documents by people who do not deserve them. We will continue to arrest citizens and non-nationals who engage in the production of fraudulent documents,” he said.
He said South Africans who sold their identity will lose their status in the country and rights to basic services.
“If you sell your ID for money you’re going to suffer, number one we will arrest you. Number two you will no longer get services in the country.
“Last week we arrested four in Maponya Mall in Soweto who were involved in this passport fraud with the Pakistanis. We are arresting and firing by the way,” warned Motsoaledi.
He said more arrests were expected this week, as the operation of cleaning up the department of corrupt officials continued.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
