Since deploying border guards last year, the BMA has stopped over 281,000 people from unlawfully entering South Africa.
The Border Management Authority stopped over 281,000 people from entering South Africa illegally—image: Screenshot @OnsBaizaNie.
Masiapato stated at the media briefing that was held on Sunday, that the BMA has assumed complete control over immigration, health, agricultural, and environmental functions at all ports of entry.Access control at ports of entry continues to be jointly managed by border guards and the South African Police Services due to capacity limitations faced by the BMA.
The Commissioner disclosed that 3 841 individuals were intercepted trying to enter South Africa unlawfully. They also seized about 748 kg of non-compliant regulated agricultural products at various ports of entry.
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