The African National Congress Parliamentary Caucus study group on Home Affairs
notes and welcomes the sentencing of Judith Salome Zuma by the Durban
Commercial Crime Court for being part of a crime syndicate issuing fake passports
for cash to foreign nationals who did not qualify for the documents in violation of
the Identification Act 68 of 1997 and the Immigrations Act 13of 2002.

The ANC study group welcomes the sentence meted out to Ms Zuma by the Durban
Commercial Crimes Court. We also commend the collaborative work of the
Department of Home Affairs, the Hawks, and the National Prosecuting Authority for
bringing this corrupt criminal network to justice.

The issuing of fraudulent Home Affairs documents is a serious crime that
compromises our national security. We note that Ms. Zuma pleaded guilty to the
charges. Still, we emphasise that her arrest and conviction should serve as a deterrent
to those who intend to issue fraudulent Home Affairs documents.

We urge officials of Home Affairs who may be involved in crime syndicates that are
issuing fraudulent Home Affairs documents to stop being part of these criminal
networks.

We call on the Department of Home Affairs and government to intensify the fight
against corruption and malfeasance. We will ensure that, as representatives of the
people of South Africa, crime and corruption are eliminated in the public and private
sectors.

Enquiries:

Hon Moleboheng Modise-Mpya (MP)
Whip of Home Affairs Study Group
084 649 6590