A Novel Deterrent: Inmates to Share Corruption Testimonies at Beitbridge Border

In a powerful and unconventional move to combat graft, the Border Management Authority (BMA) is bringing the stark consequences of corruption directly to the front lines. At a major awareness campaign at the bustling Beitbridge border post, a unique set of voices will take the stage: inmates convicted of corruption-related offences.

The initiative, organized under the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF), aims to use raw, real-life testimonies to shock officials and the public into understanding the personal and professional ruin that follows corruption.

A Collaborative Front Against Graft

The campaign represents a united front from key government bodies. The BMA is partnering with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), the Department of Home Affairs, and the Department of Correctional Services in this effort. Senior leaders, including SIU Head Advocate Andy Mothibi and BMA Commissioner Dr. Michael Masiapato, are scheduled to attend, underscoring the effort’s significance.

In a symbolic act of commitment, these leaders will publicly sign an anti-corruption pledge during the event.

A “Transformative” Approach to Deterrence

The decision to feature inmates is the campaign’s most striking feature. Mmemme Mogotsi, BMA deputy assistant commissioner for communications and marketing, described it as a “transformative and preventative approach to anti-corruption education.”

By having those who have lost their freedom and reputations share their stories, the forum hopes to move beyond theoretical warnings and offer a tangible, human cost of engaging in illicit activities at the border. The goal is to foster a culture of integrity that is more resilient than the temptation of a quick bribe.

The campaign is part of the broader Operation Hi-Tivise, a nationwide BMA effort that encourages citizens and officials to report suspicious activities through a dedicated anti-corruption hotline and online portal.

This high-profile event at South Africa’s busiest land border sends a clear message: the fight against corruption is escalating, and it’s using every tool availableeven the voices of those who have already fallento protect the country’s gates.

{Source: IOL}

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