Answers to issues around border management might not be found in new act
The official view is that border management issues stem from fragmentation, as state organs involved in this are regulated by different laws, writes Gerhard Erasmus
Parliament is about to adopt the Border Management Authority (BMA) Act. It provides for a new state organ to protect the country’s borders and oversee the administration of border posts. It will be the lead agency for all border-related functions such as customs administration, management of movement of persons and policing. Different disciplines are, by necessity, involved in regulating the movement of goods and persons across borders, and policing national boundaries. Co-ordinated border management has become increasingly important, especially in the context of African trade and regional integration. Delays, other inefficiencies at borders and challenges associated with movement of persons in Africa contribute significantly to the erosion of the continent’s competitiveness. The government has identified "threats to the country’s territorial integrity" as a priority concern and the new law aims to address the longstanding concerns about border security. The two main issues are the ...
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