Corruption drags immigration service delivery

The Director of Immigration and Citizenship Mabuse Pule has revealed a link between corruption in his department and delays in the issuing of visas and permits.

Pule said yesterday that his department has received reports of ‘corruption tendencies’ amongst his officers, who receive bribes from applicants to expedite their applications.

He said the delays in issuing of visas and permits contribute to officers being open to bribes, while corruption in officers can also lead to delayed turnaround times.

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