Abstract:
Migration control is a burning issue worldwide and a politically contested in South Africa. This paper
analyses challenges of illegal immigration that poses danger and threats into South Africa which triggered the
intervention of peace and border control for safety and security as a measure. The illegal migration and refugee
crisis in South Africa post 1996 has reached the stage of uncontrollable situation due to lack of information
about number of illegal immigrants that crosses the borders into the country. The Department of Home Affairs
in South Africa fails to identify risky migrants. The illegal immigration in South Africa is caused by economic
and political factors from African countries. There are potential dangers arising from illegal migration as well
as unsuitable way of addressing them. Stringent border control is not a big obstacle to freedom of movement
within South Africa as granting of work permits, residency permits, access to welfare provisions and social
assistance are vital importance instruments for controlling, improving and limitation of free movement of
people. The paper applied qualitative methodology using case study and secondary data of official documents,
archival records and existing literature. In view of current situation of illegal migration and uncontrolled borders
in South Africa, this paper seeks to analyse the challenges of border control and challenges in South Africa
for management of border control for safety and security. The illegal immigrants posing danger and threats
remain a major challenge in South Africa. This paper conclude that South Africa should implement immigration
laws, introduce biometric system, build refugee camp, and build a wall at the borders to control immigration