An R85 million project at the Mozambique and KwaZulu-Natal border has drawn criticism from South Africans who don't believe it will make a difference.
The R85 million project is aimed at combatting criminals from fleeing into Mozambique with stolen vehiclesborder between Mozambique and South Africa“We have been able to limit the exporting of stolen cars and other goods through the KZN and Mozambique border,” Duma said.
The project has not only helped deter criminals, it’s also benefitted local businesses and provided job opportunities to locals.The initiative has garnered much interest on social media, with some questioning how effective the wall would be while others focused on how the money could be better spent elsewhere.“Imagine if that 85 million was used to uplift the local people with sustainable projects, which can uplift the South African youth. Just imagine.
“This wall can only hinder cattle from crossing and not people. If you build a 5m wall, they come with a 5m ladder. It's just a waste of resources.”“The problem is not the lack of a wall, but the South African border control employees who are making easy money through bribery. You can install as many locks as u want but if the locksmith is corrupt, then your locks are useless.
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