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Mozambican prison escapee's Sandton arrest exposes SA border security flaws

A convicted murderer who escaped from Mozambique's Maputo Prison during a mass breakout has been arrested in Sandton's affluent business district. The fugitive's sophisticated vehicle smuggling operation between South Africa and Mozambique has raised urgent questions about border security and cross-border criminal networks. Anti-crime activists are now calling for enhanced border control measures.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Mozambican prison escapee's Sandton arrest exposes SA border security flaws

A convicted murderer who escaped from Mozambique's Maputo Prison during a mass breakout has been arrested in Sandton's affluent business district. The fugitive's sophisticated vehicle smuggling operation between South Africa and Mozambique has raised urgent questions about border security and cross-border criminal networks. Anti-crime activists are now calling for enhanced border control measures.

News Crime and Courts
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

No manga-manga business! BMA says it is ready to clamp on illegal immigrants as travellers return to SA

Because of the Beitbridge port of entry’s large number of passengers and cargo, the border station has turned into a hub for illegal activity, such as the smuggling of illegal products.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Man arrested at Beitbridge border, driving 'stolen' luxury BMW into Zimbabwe

Police said officers were on duty at the Beitbridge Port of Entry when they spotted a man driving a black BMW G70, 7 Series, valued at over R2 million. The man wanted to drive over into Zimbabwe.

News South Africa Limpopo
Se-Anne Rall|Published