Drones help intercept over 1,000 undocumented migrants at Beitbridge

Africa: Man Arrested for Helping Migrants Enter South Africa Illegally for Just R300

A man has been arrested at the Beitbridge border post for aiding undocumented migrants cross into South Africa for just R300.

Hi-tech drones and cameras help intercept 1,000 illegal crossings into SA

The Border Management Authority says its deployment of drones and body-worn cameras has significantly improved the country’s ability to detect and intercept illegal border crossings with more than 1,000 individuals stopped in just four days over Easter.

More than 1 000 illegal migrants caught at Beitbridge during Easter

Border officials intercepted 1 000 undocumented migrants at Beitbridge over Easter, using drones to crack down on illegal crossings.

Drones help intercept over 1,000 undocumented migrants at Beitbridge

Nine arrested in Beitbridge operation

By Alicia Mmashakana Following the Border Management Authority (BMA) introducing body-worn cameras, two immigration officials, five undocumented foreign nationals and two suspected facilitators have been arrested at the Beitbridge border post. The arrests followed extensive movement monitoring and the deployment of advanced technological surveillance at the port of entry, BMA acting commissioner Jane Thupana said in a statement on Thursday. “Thi…

BMA officials arrested for enabling illegal immigration

The Border Management Authority (BMA) arrested two of their own as well as five undocumented foreign nationals and two suspected facilitators during an anti-corruption operation at Beitbridge. The BMA said the arrests on Tuesday were made following information received about “the alleged unlawful entry of persons into the Republic and contravention of the Immigration Act”. It