The department unveils new drone and body-worn camera technology to be rolled out by the Border Management Authority.
Home affairs minister Dr Leon Schreiber with one of the surveillance drones that will monitor cross-border movement.
Established under the Department of Home Affairs, the BMA is responsible for border law enforcement at all ports of entry and other border law enforcement areas. The busiest land ports of entry include Beitbridge , Lebombo , Maseru Bridge , Ficksburg , Kopfontein and Oshoek . It notes the drones are powered by artificial intelligence, enabling the devices to recognise and lock onto heat sources, moving people, or vehicles.
Additionally, following a successful operational partnership over the festive season, the BMA will again partner with the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, which will avail five more drones to the BMA during the Easter period.
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