BMA ramps up efforts to trace and deport illegal citizens

The Border Management Authority is ramping up its efforts to trace and deport people who entered South Africa illegally, before its establishment last year. Briefing the media on its festive season cross-border readiness, the authority admitted that many improperly documented individuals had slipped through the cracks before its formation.Established in April last year, the BMA was tasked with securing South Africa’s porous borders and tackling illegal immigration and cross-border criminality. Playing catch-up, finding its feet and protecting South Africa’s borders - the BMA has a daunting task but says it’s ready to deliver. Phemelo speak to the BMA's Commissioner, Michael Masiapato.