Shepard Bushiri | Senior Home Affairs official fired for gross negligence

JOHANNESBURG - A senior official in the Home Affairs Department has been fired for gross negligence and dishonesty.

This follows the granting of permanent residence to fugitive Shepherd Bushiri.

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the official is currently appealing his dismissal.

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There are several other officials who are also in the firing line.

Motsoaledi also says the process to investigate other foreign-led churches in South Africa is underway.

He said the permanent residency of controversial Pastor Tim Omotoso, is also in question.