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WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE HARASSED BY A TAXI ASSOCIATION
🔹 Collect evidence: Safely take videos or photos to document the incident, eg important info like car registration or faces of the perpetrators.
🔹 Report intimidation: Go to the nearest police station and open a case of...
BMA INTERCEPTS CIGARETTE SMUGGLING ATTEMPT USING DRONE TECHNOLOGY AT BEITBRIDGE:
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The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has commended the successful interception of a cigarette smuggling operation today at the Beitbridge Port of Entry through the use of advanced drone surveillance technology.
As part of the BMA’s intensified law enforcement operations under the 2025/2026 Festive Season Security Plan, the aerial drone detected suspicious movement within the border law enforcement area near the Beitbridge Port of entry .
Real-time drone footage enabled BMA officers to swiftly track and intercept suspects attempting to smuggle illicit cigarettes to the value of R42 797.00 into the Republic of South Africa.
The interception confirms the growing effectiveness of technology-driven border management interventions, particularly at high-risk and vulnerable areas along the borderline.
The seized cigarettes have been secured, and the suspects were handed over to the South African Police Services for further processing in line with the criminal legislation.
Commissioner Dr Masiapato, commended the operational teams for their vigilance, noting that the deployment of drone technology has significantly enhanced the Authority’s ability to detect and disrupt organised smuggling networks.
“This interception demonstrates that the BMA is adapting to increasingly sophisticated criminal methods by leveraging modern surveillance technologies. Despite limited resources, our officers remain resolute and proactive in protecting the country’s borders,” said the Commissioner.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious cross-border activities through Operation Hi-Tivise on 0801 229 019 or via https://t.co/YtOWvKqdxm
@lnnocent191535@Dashin57 Allegations don't license humiliation. Filming, taunting, and parading suspects is vigilantism, not policing. Due process is not optional.
During our inspection on Lilian Ngoyi Street, we identified a building where the property owners flagrantly violate the law and disrupt order. The premises were found to be unhygienic, excessively filthy, and littered, with no evidence of proper waste management or disposal. Such conduct directly sabotages the City’s efforts to uphold cleanliness, health standards, and order within the inner city. The owner has been issued a fine for non-compliance. All business owners and employees must strictly comply with municipal by-laws and assume full responsibility for maintaining the city’s cleanliness.
@CityofJoburgZA This is not isolated. Repeated failures by EMS and SAPS raise serious accountability concerns. What systems exist to ensure emergency response obligations are met when lives are at risk?
@CityofJoburgZA On 17/12/25, a resident was robbed and stabbed in our area. Multiple emergency numbers failed. A neighbour had to transport the victim to a clinic. This is not the first time SAPS or ambulances failed to respond. Are communities left to fend for themselves when lives are at risk?
@CityofJoburgZA Preventing child drownings requires affordable access to safe swimming facilities. Current entrance fees, transport, and food costs place this beyond reach for families living on a R370 grant with three children. These costs are not negligible.
“If one round of ammunition equals one life, we would have saved over 6000 lives in this period.”
- Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on his team’s recent firearm and ammunition recoveries.
As a victim to a similar crime I’m grateful to God for the gift of life after the ordeal in December 24 , may God strengthen the affected family and bind their wounds.