Minister Schreiber faces scrutiny over Phil Craig

PRESSURE

- MAYIBONGWE MAQHINA

HOME Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber is under pressure to provide a comprehensive report to Parliament on the immigration status of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group leader Phil Craig.

This comes after the home affairs portfolio committee met yesterday to consider Craig’s citizenship amidst his advocacy for the secession of the Western Cape to form an independent republic.

Committee chairperson Musa Chabane expressed dissatisfaction with Schreiber’s report, labeling it a “by the way response” to all the issues that have been raised.

“We must refer back this matter to the minister to give us a comprehensive detail on all matters involved on this individual,” Chabane said.

Craig has been subject of parliamentary questions with MPs wanting to know the details of his citizenship, especially whether he was naturalised person or permanent resident in the country. Schreiber has also been asked whether he will initiate a review of Craig’s dual citizenship.