Beitbridge border cleared 100 buses, over 22,000 travellers on Sunday

How technology helps BMA stop undocumented migrants in Beitbridge bush

Advanced surveillance technology is proving to be a game changer for South Africa’s border security, as the Border Management Authority (BMA) continues to clamp down on illegal crossings along the Zimbabwe border. On Monday morning, BMA officers arrested 25 undocumented Zimbabwean nationals who attempted to enter South Africa illegally through bushy terrain near the Beitbridge Border Post. The operation took place under the leadership of BMA Com…

BMA arrests more undocumented foreign nationals entering SA illegally

The Border Management Authority (BMA) have arrested at least 25 undocumented foreign nationals who were attempting to cross illegally into South Africa. This brings the total to 571 illegal immigrants intercepted in the past few days. The BMA is currently overseeing operations at the Beitbridge Port of Entry and has ensured that additional resources and operational support have been deployed across other ports of entry nationwide. It said the Be…

Beitbridge border cleared 100 buses, over 22,000 travellers on Sunday

As post-festive season travel peaks, the Border Management Authority reports processing of 100 buses at Beitbridge border post, signalling a busy return for travellers.

BMA arrests 25 undocumented Zimbabweans trying to enter South Africa through Beitbridge bush

BMA arrests 25 undocumented Zimbabweans trying to enter South Africa through Beitbridge bush This morning, the Border Management Authority (BMA), under the leadership of Commissioner of the BMA and Beitbridge Port of Entry (PoE) Port Commander Ntakuseni Lambani, conducted an intensified ground operation targeting irregular border crossings near the South Africa–Zimbabwe border. Using advanced surveillance […] The post BMA arrests 25 undocumented…

Drones clamp down on illegal crossings as Beitbridge stabilises after hectic weekend

By Thapelo Molefe Operations at the Beitbridge Border Post showed signs of stabilising on Monday, following an intense weekend marked by high traveller volumes and a surge in attempted illegal crossings intercepted through drone surveillance. Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato said conditions on Monday were “much better” after officials worked through the night to clear long queues of buses and pedestrians that h…

BMA arrests more than 30 illegal border crossers at Beitbridge

BMA arrests more than 30 illegal border crossers at Beitbridge Estelle.Bronkhorst Mon, 01/05/2026 - 12:20 JOHANNESBURG - The Border Management Authority has arrested over 30 illegal crossers at the Beitbridge Border Post.The crossing links South Africa and Zimbabwe.The BMA says the borders are seeing high traveller volumes.READ: Border security | Masses of people entering SA at BeitbridgeIt has deployed additional resources nationwide to manage…