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‘We can’t march forever,’ says Ngizwe Mchunu after being dropped by March and March

Media personality, Ngizwe Mchunu, says while the anti-illegal immigration protests have yielded results, the reality is that they cannot march forever. His remarks come after lobby group, March and March, announced it had cut ties with Mchunu, citing what it described as unacceptable behaviour. Mchunu and the movement jointly led thousands of protesters through the streets of the country on 30 June, demanding the removal of undocumented foreign nationals. Earlier […]

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BMA vows to keep South Africa’s borders free from organised crime

Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, says they remain committed to ensuring that South Africa’s borders are not used as channels for organised crime and illicit trafficking. Masiapato briefed the media today alongside Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schrieber, providing an update on the country's 71 ports of entry and border law enforcement operations. The briefing comes on the back of a major drug bust at the […]

todayMay 29, 2026 89

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Over 90% of repatriated Ghanaians found undocumented at OR Tambo

The Border Management Authority (BMA) says more than 90% of the 300 Ghanaian nationals processed for repatriation at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday were found to be undocumented, highlighting the scale of immigration non-compliance facing South African authorities. The BMA confirmed that 295 passengers were cleared to leave the country, while five travellers were prevented from boarding after failing to meet legal immigration requirements. The group forms part of […]

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