Ramaphosa reiterates the importance of a secure border

The South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of a secure boarder stating that it will help in combating cross-border crime. He presided over the Launch of the Border Management Authority (BMA) in Limpopo yesterday.

The BMA was formally established as a public entity in April this year after being passed by Parliament in March 2020.

According to Ramaphosa, the BMA is tasked to ensure that the country’s immigration laws are upheld and enforced.

In addition, the President says the BMA is a vital link in efforts to harness the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Ramaphosa went on to hand over a sword to the Commissioner of the BMA, Michael Masiapato, as a sign of the handing over of power.

“We are able to facilitate lawful trade at a greater scale and more efficiently. This is becoming increasingly important as we work with other countries in our region and elsewhere on the continent to increase intra-African trade,” Ramaphosa said.

“As is the case in every sovereign country, foreign nationals who seek refuge or wish to live and work in South Africa are subject to immigration laws and regulations. The Border Management Authority is tasked to ensure the country’s immigration laws and regulations are upheld and enforced”, he added.

 

Done by: Alungile Njemla