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Border Management Authority commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato highlights the successful use of drones in intercepting over 1,000 undocumented migrants during the Easter weekend, addressing the ongoing challenges of illegal migration into South Africa.
The Border Management Authority is leveraging drone technology to combat illegal migration into South Africa, enhancing operational effectiveness and enabling targeted interventions against facilitators.
Two men sentenced for illegal mining and immigration violations in Limpopo, raising concerns about the ongoing issue of illegal mining in South Africa.
Protesters in Pretoria rally against the employment of illegal immigrants in the security and trucking sectors, alleging corruption within the Department of Home Affairs and demanding urgent investigations.
Police arrest 33 illegal immigrants, including five women, during a crackdown on illegal mining in Mpumalanga, seizing significant mining equipment and highlighting ongoing issues with illegal immigration and mining activities.
Six suspects have been arrested in Barberton for possessing explosives believed to be linked to illegal mining activities.
Four suspects, including three Zimbabweans and one Mozambican, were arrested in Limpopo after police uncovered an illegal gold processing laboratory.
Global markets stand on edge as Trump's sweeping tariff deadline approaches, threatening to impose 25 percent duties on Canada and Mexico, plus additional levies on China. With less than 24 hours remaining, three of the world's largest economies prepare for potential economic shockwaves.
As Donald Trump returns to power promising to champion workers' rights, the head of the International Trade Union Confederation delivers a stark warning, citing concerns over trade wars, tariffs, and inflation that could severely impact workers globally. Drawing from Trump's previous presidency, union chief Luc Triangle challenges these promises at the World Economic Forum.
In a dramatic return to power, Donald Trump marks his first day as US President with unprecedented executive orders spanning immigration, climate policy, and pardons for Capitol rioters. As Biden watches his legacy dismantled, Trump's bold moves signal a radical shift in American policy direction.
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.
Gift Mafukidze, who was admitted to the Lindela holding facility in July 2023 was found in possession of R40,000 during his detention.
Even though he is currently the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi's remarks demonstrate his lifelong dedication to immigration policies.
Police said three people who were rescued claimed they were forced at gun-point to work and mine for gold by their captors under dangerous and dire conditions.
He also promised tariffs for Mexico and Canada over drug trafficking and illegal migration into the US.
Soweto and Alexandra, where a young girl, aged 11-years-old, died after eating contaminated snacks, are among the areas under the City of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality (CoJ), battling with ongoing waste management problems.
Fuming spaza shop owners in Naledi, Soweto blasted the 21-day registration deadline, saying that it is insufficient, arguing they don’t have money for transport to visit the municipal offices.
The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) president Collen Malatji, is calling on the government to provide funding for spaza shops to allow unemployed youth to run their businesses, following the scourge of food poisoning incidents that have claimed lives of school learners.
ActionSA has called on the government to stop the misuse of taxpayer funds after Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber revealed nearly R200 million has been spent deporting undocumented foreigners since 2022.
The EFF’s Thapelo Mogale expressed concern that despite the efforts to deport over 19,000 illegal foreigners, they can easily re-enter the country just after being deported owing to weak border management.
Following a spate of food poisoning related incidents allegedly linked to foreign-owned spaza shops, Gayton McKenzie is calling for deportation of undocumented foreign nationals.
The Home Affairs Department has taken action against 31 officials found to have flouted the law at various offices across the country.
The police detained four illegal immigrants and one individual found in possession of ammunition for a pistol.
After five children died in Naledi, Soweto from allegedly consuming poisoned snacks, Operation Dudula and furious residents shut down foreign-owned spaza shops in the area.
An immigration officer at the Beitbridge Port of Entry in Musina has been caught red-handed for taking bribes from foreign nationals, and found in possession of six passports of illegal foreigners.