The Intervention for Peace and Border Control Safety in South Africa

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