South Africa: BMA Reflects On Progress Made Since Its Establishment

South Africa: BMA Reflects On Progress Made Since Its Establishment

[SAnews.gov.za] While challenges remain, progress has been made in strengthening South Africa's border management systems, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, said on Tuesday.

Good news on border delays – Road Freight Association

There has been a “dramatic” improvement in the movement of trucks across borders between South Africa and its neighbours over the past few years, according to Gavin Kelly, chief executive officer of the Road Freight Association (RFA). He attributes this to the introduction of Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) and preclearing of cargo. Introduced in 2024, the AEO system

BMA has apprehended half a million illegal immigrants since inception - defenceWeb

While challenges remain, progress has been made in strengthening South Africa’s border management systems, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, said on Tuesday, highlighting the apprehension of nearly 470 000 illegal immigrants since BMA inception two years ago. “Beside the administrative successes relating to the establishment of the new organisation, there are operational successes, worth mentioning,” he…

The South African Independent Investigating Unit (SIU) has officially placed South African Airways on a list of state institutions to be investigated for allegations of "serious mismanagement, corruption and illegal behaviour."