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'To Manage Migration of People in SA,' Government Has 'to Apply Law Consistently,' Expert Says
'To Manage Migration of People in SA,' Government Has 'to Apply Law Consistently,' Expert Says
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The "porous borders" and the lack of consistent "application of the law" have created chaos, with some South Africans believing "other African nationals" take... 13.05.2026, Sputnik Africa
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The "porous borders" and the lack of consistent "application of the law" have created chaos, with some South Africans believing "other African nationals" take "limited jobs" and commit crimes, Metji Makgoba, political analyst, told Sputnik Africa."The main issue is that naturally people migrate and if you are going to create borders and want to enforce the law you have to be consistent," he noted.With African borders being "artificial," "African governments collectively must ensure that people move freely," he added."That will stop the issue of passport corruption, it will stop the issues of bribes at the borders because every passport would allow you to enter every country and you will be traceable as an individual."
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'To Manage Migration of People in SA,' Government Has 'to Apply Law Consistently,' Expert Says
19:31 13.05.2026 (Updated: 21:24 13.05.2026) The "porous borders" and the lack of consistent "application of the law" have created chaos, with some South Africans believing "other African nationals" take "limited jobs" and commit crimes, Metji Makgoba, political analyst, told Sputnik Africa.
"The main issue is that naturally people migrate and if you are going to create borders and want to enforce the law you have to be consistent," he noted.
With African borders being "artificial," "African governments collectively must ensure that people move freely," he added.
"That will stop the issue of passport corruption, it will stop the issues of bribes at the borders because every passport would allow you to enter every country and you will be traceable as an individual."
