Travellers have been banned from using mobile phones within immigration halls. The ban was a reaction to the leaking of a video of a femal...
Travellers have been banned from using mobile phones within
immigration halls. The ban was a reaction to the leaking of a video of a female
immigration officer who was caught on camera on her smartphone instead of
clearing travellers.
The ban, which came into effect last Wednesday, was
communicated through notices which have since been pasted at all immigration
service points at the Beitbridge border post.
South Africa’s Home Affairs spokesperson Mr Mayihlome
Tshwete confirmed the development yesterday.
“This is an existing policy which we had to reiterate
following recent events. We advise travellers not to hesitate to bring their
complaints to our attention as and when they arise. The case of the female
immigration officer is being dealt with through an internal disciplinary
hearing,” he said
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