How drones and digital technology will reshape South Africa's border security:
Government is deploying drones, biometrics and a digital travel system to tighten ...
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Drones and Digital Tech Transform South Africa’s BordersSouth Africa plans full immigration digitization by 2026/27 after deporting over 37,000 undocumented migrants in a year.
- The government is deploying drones, biometrics, and digital tools to reinforce the country’s border security.
- The Border Management Authority has created a multi-layered strategy combining aerial surveillance and inter-agency coordination.
- The Electronic Travel Authorisation system will centralize immigration processes and improve port-of-entry efficiency.
- Six commercial land ports will be upgraded to One-Stop Border Posts to enhance security and facilitate trade.
the single entry point for all immigration processes.— Leon Schreiber, Home Affairs Minister, speaking in Parliament.
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