Along with blocking entry to nearly 60 000 people trying to enter the country illegally, border guards also prevented ...

During the festive period, the BMA processed more than 5 million travellers, representing an increase of 51 680 compared to ...

The deployment of drones on South Africa's borders prevented thousands of illegal border crossings over the festive season.

The Border Management Authority (BMA) used the equipment to intercept over 2000 illegal immigrants attempting to enter South Africa during the festive season.

The Border Management Authority reports a significant crackdown on illegal immigration, intercepting over 50,000 individuals without passports during the festive season.

The majority of travellers used the OR Tambo International Airport, Beitbridge, Lebombo, Kopfontein, Oshoek, Cape Town International Airport, Maseru Bridge, Ficksburg, Cape Town Habour and Durban ...

During the 2024/25 festive season, the BMA successfully managed the movement of 5 084 251 travellers – an increase of over 51 000 compared to the previous year. This included processing of 395 189 ...

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development assisted with the deployment of drones at Beitbridge, Maseru Bridge, Lebombo, Kopfontein and Oshoek. Forty-two pilots were assigned and ...

Beit Bridge, Lebombo, Kopfontein, Oshoek, Cape Town International Airport, Maseru Bridge, Ficksburg, Cape Town Habour and Durban Habour. These top 10 ports facilitated the majority of all ...

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has praised the use of new technologies such as drones, which assisted in stopping close to 16,000 illegal foreigners from entering South Africa during the festive ...