South Africa is in the process of constructing concrete barriers along the South Africa-Mozambique border, allocating nearly $2.7 million for this initiative.
Divided into three sections spanning a total of 25 kilometers, the wall aims to deter vehicle theft and smuggling activities.
The project, highlighted by the BBC, includes an 8-kilometer barrier near Tembe Elephant Park, another 8-kilometer stretch near iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and a 9-kilometer wall extending from the western boundary of Tembe Elephant Park to the Pongolo River.
Construction has already commenced on the Tembe Elephant Park section, with positive feedback from the local community and the South African National Defense Force, according to a joint briefing by the South African government and KwaZulu-Natal province.
Recent incidents underscore the effectiveness of the barrier in thwarting criminal activities.
A failed attempt to drive a stolen SUV over the barrier using iron ladders resulted in the vehicle being set ablaze to destroy evidence.
To bolster border security, Defenseweb reports the deployment of 15 companies of troops, with a particular focus on “high-risk borders” with Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho.
This proactive measure furthermore safeguards South Africa’s borders and mitigate security risks associated with neighboring countries.
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