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Home Affairs blames destruction of its property on corrupt officials

Source: EWN, 12/10/2016

JOHANNESBURG – The Home Affairs Department has blamed the destruction
of property at its Marabastad office in Tshwane on corrupt officials
and asylum seekers.

The department says it`s working with law enforcement agencies to
ensure that there`s no more violence.

Recently there were disruptions at the office after Home Affairs
Minister Malusi Gigaba announced that the department will be working
on a new paperless systems to curb violence.

The department says it`s working with law enforcement agencies to
ensure that there`s no more violence in the area.

Home Affairs` Mayihlome Tshwete said: "The department is not going to
succumb to any violence from any group. Government abides by the
Constitution and respects the constitutional obligation of having to
protect asylum seekers and refugees."

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