The newest report from the Easter border operations reveals that Zimbabweans high the listing of these caught making an attempt to cross into South Africa with out the correct papers.
This got here out after the Border Administration Authority (BMA), together with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Dwelling Affairs, stepped up their recreation over the Easter holidays to try to cease folks from getting into the nation illegally.
An Improve in unlawful crossing
BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato just lately briefed the media on the outcomes of the Easter operation. The operation spanned from 15 April to 24 April, and Masiapato revealed an 8% enhance in journey over the interval, with about a million actions recorded throughout all 71 ports of entry.
He additionally revealed that authorities detained greater than 6 000 people trying to enter or exit South Africa illegally, a 61% enhance in comparison with earlier figures.
Zimbabweans lead makes an attempt to enter SA illegally
Highlighting a constant sample of the highest three nationalities undermining immigration legal guidelines, Masiapato pointed to Zimbabweans as the best offenders.
In line with BMA, Zimbabwean, Mozambican, and Basotho nationals stay the highest three nationalities trying to enter South Africa illegally.
Zimbabweans had their numbers attain 2 019, based on the report. After them, the following largest group was from Lesotho, with 1 921 people. Sadly, there have been additionally 1 143 cases involving folks from Mozambique. The report additional famous that the remaining 1 170 circumstances concerned Swati nationals and people of different nationalities.
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