Sundaytimes Online
Monday, November 20, 2006
The Democratic Alliance has called for the Public Protector to institute an investigation into "ongoing mayhem" in the Department of Home Affairs, a spokesman said.
"A ceaseless public outcry as regards the department's ineffective and inefficient service delivery has continuously fallen on the Minister's deaf ears," said DA Member of Parliament Marius Swart.
Swart said the department had a reputation of being one of the most corrupt government departments, with officials committing fraud, extorting money, and aiding and abetting illegal immigrants.
Swart said all assurances given by Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to combat fraud and corruption had failed dismally.
"The fact of the matter is that the Department of Home Affairs is delivering sub-standard service to its clients, virtually with regard to all the statutory responsibilities entrusted to it.
"The standard of service delivery is declining at such a rate that the intervention by the Public Protector is necessary," said Swart.
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