Calls for reforms at home affairs

The portfolio committee on home affairs has called on the department of home affairs to tackle significant capacity challenges at the Tshwane Refugee Reception Centre.

- Oratile Mashilo

This plea followed a site visit on Tuesday prompted by the tragic death of an individual due to a stampede at the facility in August.

The committee raised concerns about inadequate staffing levels.

“We understand the budgetary pressure faced by all government departments,” said the committee chair Mosa Chabane.

The committee also highlighted corruption issues that threaten to undermine the integrity of immigration processes.