Getaway
Lee-Ann Steyn
05 October 2026

South Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA) has stepped up its fight against corruption at the country’s borders, with airports now firmly in the spotlight.

The authority has dismissed 17 officials over fraud and misconduct in the past three months, as part of a wider effort to strengthen integrity across South Africa’s border management system.

The latest anti-corruption campaign was held at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday, marking a shift from previous campaigns focused primarily on land borders...

Border authority steps up anti-corruption crackdown at South African airports - Getaway - 05 October 2026

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