Over 6 200 Nabbed For Illegal Immigration During Easter Period: Bma

Border Management Authority BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato says over 6 200 people were apprehended for attempting to illegally enter or exit the country.

Masiapato briefed the media today on the Easter operations that saw the implementation of drone technology and bodycams.

He says this is a 61 increase in apprehensions compared to the number intercepted in 2024.

Masiapato says the individuals were apprehended in 10 days during the Easter period.

He says, "We have been able to intercept and apprehend a total of 6 253 persons, who were attempting to either enter or exit South Africa illegally. Out of these 6 253, about 4 795 were undocumented, about 1 055 were undesirable."