BMA launches new passport stamp to tighten security
South Africa’s Border Management Authority has launched a new security stamp to stop passport fraud and protect the country’s growing travel power.
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BMA outlines plans to secure SA’s ports of entry this festive season
BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, said the agency anticipates facilitating over six million people, a recovery to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
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German narc lord on INTERPOL’s most-wanted red list arrested at OR Tambo
For eight years, the suspect used fake German and Israeli passports to move around the continent, evading INTERPOL's hot trail by hiding in plain sight.
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BMA to meet with Mozambican leadership on border post closure
This amid protests owing to political tensions in that country, which have culminated in reports of vehicles being burnt on the Mozambican side of the border.
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Lebombo border closes over high-risk Mozambique protests [video]
Due to violent protests in Mozambique, the Lebombo border has been closed, with South Africa stepping up security as the unrest continues.
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Fresh post-election riots in Mozambique force Lebombo border closure
The Lebombo border remains closed following violent protests in Mozambique over disputed election results.
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BMA intercepts 28 Bangladeshi immigrants at OR Tambo Airport
The travellers were in contravention of the South African Immigration Act by possessing fraudulent travel documents.
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BMA intercepts harmful skin-lightening products at OR Tambo
The BMA’s port health team also found unregistered medicines which were detained for destruction.
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Here’s how BMA plan to secure borders this festive season
The BMA expects at least six million people to move through South Africa’s borders during the festive season.
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President Ramaphosa to officially launch the Border Management Authority
The establishment of the BMA means that South Africa now has an integrated border management platform, with a single command and control with which to support the attainment of secure borders, safe travel