Zuko Komisa
- The Border Management Authority (BMA) has implemented a four-phase plan to manage peak Easter traffic across South Africa’s 71 ports of entry.
- Over 290 additional staff, including immigration and tourism officers, have been deployed through strategic inter-departmental partnerships.
- Operating hours have been extended at several land borders to accommodate an anticipated daily volume of over 25,000 travellers.
The Border Management Authority (BMA) is prepared to ensure secure and efficient travel this Easter.
Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato confirmed a multi-phase operational strategy involving the national security cluster and neighbouring states to facilitate trade and tourism.
To counter resource constraints, the BMA has partnered with provincial governments and state departments.
Over 290 personnel, including immigration officers and social workers have been deployed to assist at major ports and airports.
Infrastructure is being bolstered with temporary lighting and water facilities, alongside new surveillance technology to improve border monitoring.
The execution phase runs from 31 March to 9 April, with peak travel expected on 2 April (departures) and 6 April (arrivals).
Travellers are advised to plan ahead, as major ports expect volumes to double, reaching over 25,000 people daily.
Several land ports, including Groblersbridge and Kopfontein, will operate with extended or 24-hour schedules to ease the pressure on transit corridors.
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