Corruption: Ghanaian travel blogger exposes O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa

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Just-ice 7 years ago

Its interesting how black people treat each other. Many European tourists to this country are never treated in such disrespectful manner. Imagine!!!! You have just made a contribution of almost R40000 into that economy and ye ...
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Its interesting how black people treat each other. Many European tourists to this country are never treated in such disrespectful manner. Imagine!!!! You have just made a contribution of almost R40000 into that economy and yet other Africans see your presence as a threat. If Africans don't change their attitudes towards one another we will never progress. Period!!!!
Realist 6 years ago

Truly sad that we see each other as opportunities to advance ourselves. Sadder is the fact that you frustrate someone in foreign land.

Truly sad that we see each other as opportunities to advance ourselves. Sadder is the fact that you frustrate someone in foreign land.
Nuno 6 years ago

Please leave Europeans out of your observations as you don't know how they are treated.

Please leave Europeans out of your observations as you don't know how they are treated.
MiaVos 6 years ago

I'm a European and I know they don't get treated in such a way at OR.

I'm a European and I know they don't get treated in such a way at OR.
Immigration 6 years ago

its actually fully because those Ghana people are the one who always come to immigration with some fucked up notes visiting their illegal families here. The very same Ghana people who are extorting money from people with thei ...
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its actually fully because those Ghana people are the one who always come to immigration with some fucked up notes visiting their illegal families here. The very same Ghana people who are extorting money from people with their social media scams right here at the airport. Everyday on the flight from Ghana there are atleast 10 Ghana ladies who are here and don't even know who bought them tickets to RSA. Ghana people are the most people who over stays or come into the country and never leaves.
Leighton Slaney 6 years ago

Your opinion if accurate or not, doesn't give you the authority to extort money from travellers. It is a criminal act!!!!

Your opinion if accurate or not, doesn't give you the authority to extort money from travellers. It is a criminal act!!!!
Experienced 6 years ago

Nah you're just thieves looking for excuses. I have had my bags opened and robbed several times at JNB.
My wife (Japanese) with valid residence permit, all documentation correct often tries to get bribes extracted from her ...
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Nah you're just thieves looking for excuses. I have had my bags opened and robbed several times at JNB.
My wife (Japanese) with valid residence permit, all documentation correct often tries to get bribes extracted from her when travelling through that airport, but she knows her docs are up to scratch so says no until the attempted bribes go away.
Thieving chancers.
Kweku 6 years ago

Yes the exact words of a moron and a bigot who sees no other world beyond his shack building in Soweto! No educated South African will make such disgraceful comment! most of these guys there are just Matric grads, illitrates! ...
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Yes the exact words of a moron and a bigot who sees no other world beyond his shack building in Soweto! No educated South African will make such disgraceful comment! most of these guys there are just Matric grads, illitrates! they need to employ University graduates who will act with decorum and professionalism. Who gives you the right to extort money from someone because he lacks the proper documents? You have no shame!!!
Molobedu 6 years ago

Your response and comments are reggretable.

Your response and comments are reggretable.
Tshepo Mokgethi 6 years ago

I am sorry for your ordeal at the hands of those thugs masquerading as immigration officers. Hopefully you got his details and he can be reported and dealt with.

I am sorry for your ordeal at the hands of those thugs masquerading as immigration officers. Hopefully you got his details and he can be reported and dealt with.
Terresa 6 years ago

It's a disgrace really what is happening at the airport in African countries. I come across the complaints some time ago USA tourist have the same similar complaints in Ghana., Nigeria., Kenya etc. Africans stop this nonsense ...
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It's a disgrace really what is happening at the airport in African countries. I come across the complaints some time ago USA tourist have the same similar complaints in Ghana., Nigeria., Kenya etc. Africans stop this nonsense please.
Halwaidi 6 years ago

Please, please raise the matter with the South Africa Department of Home Services. This is a behaviour and habit they do not tolerate at all. A few horrible, self-entitled idiots are giving the country a very bad name and spo ...
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Please, please raise the matter with the South Africa Department of Home Services. This is a behaviour and habit they do not tolerate at all. A few horrible, self-entitled idiots are giving the country a very bad name and spoiling the reputation of most of the hard working officers. A letter to the home office asking for a response would also do them a real service so no other traveller should go through what you have gone through. This behaviour not only shames South Africa, but hurts every African elsewhere when it is assumed that Africans cannot be trusted with the most simplest of tasks, that African men are so cheap that they will even squeeze coins as long as it is free money.
Sibusiso 6 years ago

Thanks for exposing this rot that is like a cancer eating up Nelson Mandela's country. As a South African, I am ashamed, disgusted and angry about this deterioration of values and morals. Use you smart phones to record the co ...
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Thanks for exposing this rot that is like a cancer eating up Nelson Mandela's country. As a South African, I am ashamed, disgusted and angry about this deterioration of values and morals. Use you smart phones to record the conversation with the rotten immigration officers. If possible, take a photo as an exhibit to expose this animals.
Ntiyiso 6 years ago

I am ashamed as a South African to hear of this kind of behaviour. I am not shocked though because it has been going on for years. I used to travel overseas a lot and do a bit of shopping, I have had my goods confisticated be ...
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I am ashamed as a South African to hear of this kind of behaviour. I am not shocked though because it has been going on for years. I used to travel overseas a lot and do a bit of shopping, I have had my goods confisticated before because I've efused to pay bribery. Let's hope your article gets the attention it needs to root out this corruption once and for all.

in future try and use your smartphone voice recorder to record those conversations. also pictures wherever possible....this guy's normally warranty name badges, take a photo of their name after recording or politely ask for their name while recording.

I am sorry about your experience
Lyn van Rooyen 6 years ago

This is a sad experience, harming the reputation of my country, but blogging about it is not a solution. I hope you have officially laid a complaint at the Dep of Home Affairs and also through your countries diplomatic channe ...
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This is a sad experience, harming the reputation of my country, but blogging about it is not a solution. I hope you have officially laid a complaint at the Dep of Home Affairs and also through your countries diplomatic channels with full names and details (icluding the phone number you were given) I often facilitate entry into South Africa with our international and African partners and have never heard of anything similar. It would be sad if your experience is seen as the norm
Stephen Roberts 6 years ago

Did you get the officials name and report it? The Home Affairs department has made a massive effort to sort out its operation - I'm sure there is an Anti-corruption hotline.

Did you get the officials name and report it? The Home Affairs department has made a massive effort to sort out its operation - I'm sure there is an Anti-corruption hotline.
FEDUP 6 years ago

I f i were you i would try and make this an official complaint to an official authority of OR Thambo airport. The corruption in SA is pathetic and getting worse everyday and honestly as a South African myself who enjoys trave ...
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I f i were you i would try and make this an official complaint to an official authority of OR Thambo airport. The corruption in SA is pathetic and getting worse everyday and honestly as a South African myself who enjoys travelling i find it utterly embarrassing that these are the kinds of stories so many hear from us South Africans.
Shane 6 years ago

I had the same experience when visiting Ghana a month ago. I got of the plane at Accra and all my belongings including my passport confiscated by immigrations. I was escorted by one of their security officers to go and draw63 ...
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I had the same experience when visiting Ghana a month ago. I got of the plane at Accra and all my belongings including my passport confiscated by immigrations. I was escorted by one of their security officers to go and draw630 Ghana cedes for me to be allowed in Ghana. I kept on showing them my business visa but was treated with disrespect untill i paid the monies. I then was asked for another 100 cedes to pay the security officer that eacorted me to the atm.I now have two of the same visas in my passport. So please dont cry in my country cos i got the same treatment in yours.
Kane 6 years ago

I have had lost luggage come through OR Tambo after me a few times. Every single time any small "valuables" (eg: usb drives, phone chargers, small tourist gifts) have been stolen by customs officials. Every time.

I have had lost luggage come through OR Tambo after me a few times. Every single time any small "valuables" (eg: usb drives, phone chargers, small tourist gifts) have been stolen by customs officials. Every time.
Rato 6 years ago

As a south african I can never deny or defend the corruption that goes on in our country but I sometimes blame the travellers who open themselves to extortion. If u had all your documents and requirements to enter the country ...
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As a south african I can never deny or defend the corruption that goes on in our country but I sometimes blame the travellers who open themselves to extortion. If u had all your documents and requirements to enter the country in order, this ordeal might have been avoided. how do u explain booking 1 night accommodation when staying 10 days in a country, am sure u have never tried this stunt while travelling to Europe or USA, so why do it here in SA? Get your shit together and respect our boarders the way you respect white borders then u won't be paying bribes.
Sandile 6 years ago

I am sorry about your experiences. Unfortunately, this is South Africa…it how things are. The police and officials are powerless to act because they are corrupt to the core as well. The ANC government lives and breathes cor ...
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I am sorry about your experiences. Unfortunately, this is South Africa…it how things are. The police and officials are powerless to act because they are corrupt to the core as well. The ANC government lives and breathes corruption. Nothing can be done until we remove our useless ANC government from power. solution - stay away from this messed up country.
Marius de Vos 6 years ago

SAL "must" let officials conduct these interviews in rooms with camera's to stop the corruption. Everything needs to be recorded and controlled. If not they are to blame for their employees corrupt dealings. Take note SAL cha ...
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SAL "must" let officials conduct these interviews in rooms with camera's to stop the corruption. Everything needs to be recorded and controlled. If not they are to blame for their employees corrupt dealings. Take note SAL change this immediately or face the consequences!
Benjamin L 6 years ago

You do know who these officials work for right Marius? South African Airways has NOTHING to do with Immigration officers...tjo!

You do know who these officials work for right Marius? South African Airways has NOTHING to do with Immigration officers...tjo!
Lillian 6 years ago

To be constructive, please name the corrupt official you dealt with. Did you report the incident, and did any of the other traveler you mention report the incident. Corruption is killing us as a continent and we have to take ...
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To be constructive, please name the corrupt official you dealt with. Did you report the incident, and did any of the other traveler you mention report the incident. Corruption is killing us as a continent and we have to take constructive action against it every time, even when it feels like a losing battle.
Ozmos 6 years ago

Funny Tanzania and Ghana are two outermost corrupt country's iv ever been in. And this guy is complaining about 100usd.lol in his country they are worst

Funny Tanzania and Ghana are two outermost corrupt country's iv ever been in. And this guy is complaining about 100usd.lol in his country they are worst
Anthony 6 years ago

Two wrongs don't make a right. Corruption wether in Ghana or South Africa is wrong.

Two wrongs don't make a right. Corruption wether in Ghana or South Africa is wrong.
Mino 6 years ago

Sorry, my experience of Ghana is exactly the same.Just as corrupt as South Africa.

Sorry, my experience of Ghana is exactly the same.Just as corrupt as South Africa.
Tholamotlari 6 years ago

President is corrupt then government/ airport employees they follow their head ,you where lucky Guptas where not involved .

President is corrupt then government/ airport employees they follow their head ,you where lucky Guptas where not involved .
Yvonne 6 years ago

Did you report this incident to anyone in authority or just blogging. Corruption is a crime in S.A and only those at the receiving end can help end it.

Did you report this incident to anyone in authority or just blogging. Corruption is a crime in S.A and only those at the receiving end can help end it.
Ebrahim Moolla 6 years ago

This is just not about corruption of an airport official but about the culture of corruption rampant in SA fostered by the ANC which is the governing party. Despite its protestations against all evil including corruption it d ...
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This is just not about corruption of an airport official but about the culture of corruption rampant in SA fostered by the ANC which is the governing party. Despite its protestations against all evil including corruption it does not have the morality, efficiency & political will to fight corruption because it has become so deeply embedded into the moral fabric of society and anchored in politics. It's starts at the top with the President right to the very lowest rank of worker. Tragically It is rapidly on its way to being a failed state.
Anthony 6 years ago

Did you report this officer to the south African authorities? If not please do and hand over his phone number to the police.

Did you report this officer to the south African authorities? If not please do and hand over his phone number to the police.
Thaninga. 6 years ago

Corruption is a No No, in whichever country one finds ut. It is a sickness that eats into the very core of the pride of a nation. Any nation. I wish the blogger could have taken photos of the official at the airport and expos ...
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Corruption is a No No, in whichever country one finds ut. It is a sickness that eats into the very core of the pride of a nation. Any nation. I wish the blogger could have taken photos of the official at the airport and exposed him/her. It hurts me to the core, when people criticise Africa in general and South Africa in particular, for corruption. Africans are a people with dignity. It is fools such as the one the blogger encountered at the airport, that give our wonderful continent an ugly name. Next time take photos folks if you can. Lets clean up the continent.
Glenda 6 years ago

I am ashamed to be a South African when I read of the corruption, we all know it happens, I wish we could do something about it. Our Country is so beautiful.

I am ashamed to be a South African when I read of the corruption, we all know it happens, I wish we could do something about it. Our Country is so beautiful.
Harry Smith 6 years ago

On leaving SA , the security stoped me and searched my pockets like they do with all or most persons. They found my legal envelope with money and tried to take some of this. I protested loudly and told them that I will not gi ...
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On leaving SA , the security stoped me and searched my pockets like they do with all or most persons. They found my legal envelope with money and tried to take some of this. I protested loudly and told them that I will not give them one cent I believe this is now common practice and ALL TOURISTS LEAVING SA MUCH WATCH OUT FOR THE SECURITY OFFICALS - as they are the criminals. I will never go to SA again
Ruffus 6 years ago

I think many black Africans are coming to SA for wrong reasons that's why the attitude is very negative towards them. They must concentrate in building their economies and stop thinking about places where th ...
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I think many black Africans are coming to SA for wrong reasons that's why the attitude is very negative towards them. They must concentrate in building their economies and stop thinking about places where they are not welcome.
Ruffus 6 years ago

Africans come to SA more for wrong reasons. I don't blame SA people for being xenophobic. Most of them are too entitled and arrogant. They are committing crimes they don't commit in their countries. They ...
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Africans come to SA more for wrong reasons. I don't blame SA people for being xenophobic. Most of them are too entitled and arrogant. They are committing crimes they don't commit in their countries. They must build their economies and leave comfortable in their countries. I work in prison and most of the prisoners in Gauteng prisons are foreigners arrested for fraud and drug trafficking,that's what most of them are pushing in this cou

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