New border drones, technology, and “deportation buses” have been introduced by the South African Department of Home Affairs and the Border Management Authority to counteract an anticipated spike in unauthorized border crossings during the holiday season.
DHA Minister Leon Schreiber describes this as the beginning of a “dramatic” growth of tech-driven solutions and the first time these have been employed to address the nation’s porous borders.
“We are completely committed to embracing technology and digital transformation,” Schreiber declared during the launch.
According to the minister, the department will have “eyes in the sky” to monitor and capture unauthorized immigrants throughout the holiday season by deploying the first set of drones to five ports of entry.
“It will no longer be the case that people can move around without us having eyes on them. We want to send a very clear message to people who want to violate South Africa’s emigration laws: for the very first time, you won’t even know that we are seeing you.”
“We are above you, we are around you, and we are watching for infringements along the borderline,” he said. The department identified December and January as the busiest times for movement into and out of South African ports of entry.
According to the minister, the cameras would assist combat corruption and protect officials, such as border guards and the armed forces.
Meanwhile, the busses will be on the road, returning illegal immigrants who have been apprehended crossing the border.
“We welcome any tourist, investor, traveler, or skilled individual who will abide by our laws and contribute to the development of South Africa.” However, that is not the same as those who disobey our laws and refuse to follow our regulations,” the minister stated.
You’ll discover that our dedication to upholding the rule of law in South Africa has been revitalized. That’s how you build a safe nation.
“The buses have already deported the first group of 290 illegal miners back to Mozambique,” the minister said.
According to Schreiber, the BMA’s use of this technology is only getting started, and South Africans could anticipate a “dramatic” expansion in the future.
–Deeprows News
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