South Africa: Stilfontein Mine Tragedy Was a Consequence of SA's Porous Borders, Says Police Minister

Stilfontein miners have human rights just like you, Minister Ntshavheni – The Mail & Guardian

Stilfontein will and must be remembered as one of the worst tragedies we have witnessed in the 30 years of democracy in South Africa. From August last year, 87 artisanal miners were deserted and hung out to die by an uncaring state, contrary to a constitutional democracy that guarantees human rights regardless of the miners’ alleged criminality.  The sacrifice of artisanal miners in Stilfontein is not the first time the South African state has e…

Over R33m spent on Stilfontein operations to curb illegal mining

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South Africa: Stilfontein Mine Tragedy Was a Consequence of SA's Porous Borders, Says Police Minister

Calling illegal immigration a 'huge problem', Senzo Mchunu told Parliament: 'The overall fundamental issue is border management'.

E-Border Surveillance Revolutionizes Nigeria’s National Security, Says Minister Tunji-Ojo

The Ministry of Interior has achieved major milestones in bolstering national security with its innovative e-border solutions. Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed this on Thursday during a Ministerial Press Briefing at the National Press Centre in Abuja, highlighting the ministry’s key initiatives aimed at combating smuggling, terrorism, and illegal immigration. Others include the establishment of a Command-and-Control Centre, deployment of the…