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Strengthening Borders: Why South Africa is constructing a $2.7 million wall to keep out Mozambicans

Gideon Nicholas Agbeka by Gideon Nicholas Agbeka
March 11, 2024
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South Africa has embarked on a significant infrastructure project to address rising concerns over vehicle theft and smuggling activities.
The construction of a $2.7 million (£2.1 million) border wall along the South Africa-Mozambique border. This initiative aims to fortify key areas vulnerable to illicit activities and enhance overall border security.
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  1. 1.Addressing Rising Concerns
  2. South Africa is investing $2.7 million in constructing a border wall along the South Africa-Mozambique border to counter escalating issues of vehicle theft and smuggling. The initiative targets specific regions vulnerable to illicit activities, emphasizing a strategic approach to bolstering border security.
  3. 2.Strategic Divisions
  4. The comprehensive project is divided into three strategic sections. These include an 8km (5-mile) barrier near Tembe Elephant Park, an 8km stretch adjacent to iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and a 9km wall extending from the western boundary of Tembe Elephant Park towards the Pongolo River. The choice of these locations underlines a meticulous plan to fortify key areas prone to criminal activities.
  5. 3.Positive Community Reception
  6. According to a joint briefing by the South African government and KwaZulu-Natal province, the construction of the wall, particularly in the Tembe Elephant Park section, has received a positive response from the local community and the South African National Defense Force. This suggests an acknowledgment of the project’s potential to enhance overall border security.
  7. 4.Effective Deterrent
  8. Early signs of success are evident as the wall has already thwarted criminal activities. A failed attempt to drive a stolen SUV over the barrier, using “iron ladders,” highlighted the infrastructure’s deterrent effect. The ladders buckled under pressure, forcing the perpetrators to set the vehicle ablaze in an attempt to destroy evidence.
  9. 5. Comprehensive Security Deployment
  10. In tandem with the physical barrier, South Africa has deployed 15 companies of troops to secure its borders, with a particular focus on the “high-risk borders” shared with Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho, as reported by Defenceweb.
  11. This deployment underscores the nation’s commitment to addressing security challenges in the region and complements the construction of the border wall.

As South Africa takes proactive measures to fortify its borders, the ongoing construction project raises important questions about the broader impact on regional security dynamics, local communities, and cross-border relationships.

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Monitoring the progress of this initiative will provide valuable insights into its effectiveness in curbing vehicle-related crimes and securing the nation’s boundaries.

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