North West Tourism CFO resigns amid residence permit scandal

Mpofu’s resignation comes after the Department of Home Affairs called on the Special Investigating Unit to investigate how he obtained his allegedly fraudulent permanent residence permit.On Sunday, 17 March, Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi confirmed that Mpofu did not obtain his residence permit through his department.

Motsoaledi said the Zimbabwean national was informed as early as June 2023 that his permit was invalid. However, he continued with his job. “How did the North West Development Corporation’s Human Resources unit employ Mr Mpofu without performing due diligence? Because it is the duty of each prospective employer to perform such before they hire anybody,” Motsoaledi asked.“It is a matter of national embarrassment that Mr Mpofu was able to obtain employment as the CFO at the North West department of economic development handling public funds.

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has described the Kudakwashe Mpofu matter as a national embarrassment. The now suspended government official is accused of fraudulently obtaining his permanent residence permit in South Africa.MEC Galebekwe Tlhapi said the management of the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism and the CEO of the NWDC will fully cooperate with the SIU regarding the CFO’s matter.

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