SAPU GIVES MESSAGE OF SUPPORT AT THE ANTI-CORRUPTION INITIATIVE BY BMA AT OSHOEK BORDER POST

The South African Policing Union (SAPU) attends the anti-corruption initiative initiated by the

Border Management Authority(BMA) held today the 10th June 2026 at Oshoek Port of Entry and

gave a message of support. We stand proud to be part of this important initiative since we have

supported this campaign since its launch at GCIS Tshedimosetso House in Pretoria, where this critical

anti-corruption programme was first introduced and we are glad to see the show going on efforts of

being pro-active when coming to corruption, instead of being reactive .Our continued support is driven

by our understanding of the devastating impact corruption has on Law Enforcement institutions, if it is

not addressed proactively and decisively.

SAPU During the 2022 National Congress held in Polokwane, SAPU adopted a resolution under the

theme: “Revolution Against Corruption, Drugs and Gender-Based Violence Starts with Us, the

Working Class. “The resolution provides clear direction in the fight against corruption. It reminds us

that workers must never find themselves being perpetrators of corruption; instead, we must be

champions in the fight against it.

We have identified a challenge that continues to contribute to corrupt activities. When allegations of

corruption arise against members of BMA or other law enforcement agencies, action is often taken only

against the official who is alleged to have accepted a bribe or having participated in corrupt activities,

and very little attention is given to the perpetrators who offered the bribe in the first place. For this

reason, SAPU has consistently called upon lawmakers and has made submissions in Parliament

advocating for amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act to ensure that both the corruptor and the

corrupted are prosecuted. We believe that holding both parties accountable will serve as a strong

deterrent to those who seek to compromise our border guards and law enforcement officials. We are

also making a call to society at large that they must refrain from offering gratifications to lawenforcement

Officers, as our Law Enforcement Officers do not conduct corruption amongst themselves,

but there is always a third party involved.

SAPU would also like to commend the excellent work being done by BMA members and other Law-

Enforcement officers across the country's borders. We continue to witness significant operational

successes that demonstrate their commitment to protecting South Africa. One such success was the

recent drug bust at the Beitbridge Border Post, where approximately 713 kilograms of a chemical used

in the manufacture of Mandrax, with an estimated street value of R1 billion, was seized. Such

operations are a clear demonstration of the dedication and vigilance of our law enforcement personnel.

We salute the members involved in this operation and all law enforcement officers who continue to

resist the temptation of bribery and remain committed to doing what is right. As a trade union

representing members in the law enforcement sector, we take pride in these achievements because we

understand the positive impact they have on society. Every successful interception of drugs and other

illicit goods helps protect our communities from crime, addiction and social harm.



We further call for strengthened cooperation and collaboration among all law enforcement agencies

operating at our borders mostly between SAPS, SARS, BMA, SANDF and others as the principle of

collaboration was re-aerated by the Acting Head of SIU Leonard Lekgetho. Through collaboration,

information sharing and coordinated action, we can collectively combat corruption and other forms of

organised crime more effectively.