Response – 12th June 2025 – Operation New Broom by Peter-John Pearson
In its statement of 28th May, the Cabinet welcomed the launch of ‘Operation New Broom’ by the Department of Home Affairs. At one level it is part of a five point promise made by the Minister at the end of 2024, which included an acceleration of digital processes to boost efficiency in the Department. This efficiency included control over undocumented persons.