South Africa’s (SA) Border Management Authority (BMA) has processed 1 596 Malawian and Zimbabwean nationals for deportation following a intensive 13-hour operation at the Beitbridge Port of Entry.
The crackdown intercepted 17 buses carrying 1 129 Malawian citizens who were found traveling without valid legal documents to authorise their stay in SA. An additional 467 Zimbabwean nationals were also processed during the sting.
BMA officials confirmed that all individuals were handled in strict accordance with the country’s immigration laws.
BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato commended the operational teams, which included officials from the Department of Home Affairs and the SA Police Service, praising their endurance and commitment throughout the extended operation.
–ChannelAfrica–
