Hawks nab two suspects in birth certificate fraud scandal

One suspect allegedly approached his cousin for assistance in obtaining late registration of birth certificate The Hawks have arrested two suspects in Musina over alleged fraud and corruption in the unlawful processing of late birth registrations, a case officials warn undermines South Africa’s identity system.

Birth certificates It is alleged that a Home Affairs official attached to the Births and Deaths Registration Section unlawfully facilitated the issuance of late registration of birth certificates for two children without complying with the prescribed legal procedures.“According to the investigation, one suspect allegedly approached his cousin for assistance in obtaining late registration of birth certificates for his biological children following the passing of their foreign national mother, purportedly to enable the children to gain admission to school.