In recognition of the plight of residents across Kimberley who are deprived of work due to illegal mining, ActionSA affirms our unwavering commitment to securing our borders, ending illegal immigration, and halting the inflow of illicit goods.
Crucially, ActionSA has committed to ensuring effective immigration control, which not only protects our sovereignty but also safeguards foreign nationals who comply with our laws and prevents the exploitation of those outside the system.
We recognize that South Africa’s rich diversity is built on the contributions of migrants. Managing migration effectively within cities is crucial for delivering services to all residents. The chronic mismanagement of our immigration system has led to a dysfunctional system that fails both South Africans and law-abiding foreign nationals.
In a coordinated effort to curb illegal mining activities, Operation Vala Umgodi, led by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs Immigration Services, apprehended 72 individuals on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Samaria informal settlement in Kimberley.
Authorities suspect that these undocumented immigrants were involved in illegal mining activities which is a growing concern in the region. Among those detained are nationals from Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Nigeria, and other countries.
ActionSA will not shy away from addressing immigration challenges to ensure that our cities are equipped to serve all residents effectively. It is equally important that we scale up inter-governmental operations to improve services for legal foreign nationals and work actively with government entities to streamline the entry of skilled foreign nationals.
As we progress, ActionSA affirms its commitment to creating positive change in the Northern Cape Province by tackling these critical issues head-on with credible plans.
ActionSA Committed to Effective Immigration Control and Combatting Illegal Mining in the Northern Cape
In recognition of the plight of residents across Kimberley who are deprived of work due to illegal mining, ActionSA affirms our unwavering commitment to securing our borders, ending illegal immigration, and halting the inflow of illicit goods.
Crucially, ActionSA has committed to ensuring effective immigration control, which not only protects our sovereignty but also safeguards foreign nationals who comply with our laws and prevents the exploitation of those outside the system.
We recognize that South Africa’s rich diversity is built on the contributions of migrants. Managing migration effectively within cities is crucial for delivering services to all residents. The chronic mismanagement of our immigration system has led to a dysfunctional system that fails both South Africans and law-abiding foreign nationals.
In a coordinated effort to curb illegal mining activities, Operation Vala Umgodi, led by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs Immigration Services, apprehended 72 individuals on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Samaria informal settlement in Kimberley.
Authorities suspect that these undocumented immigrants were involved in illegal mining activities which is a growing concern in the region. Among those detained are nationals from Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Nigeria, and other countries.
ActionSA will not shy away from addressing immigration challenges to ensure that our cities are equipped to serve all residents effectively. It is equally important that we scale up inter-governmental operations to improve services for legal foreign nationals and work actively with government entities to streamline the entry of skilled foreign nationals.
As we progress, ActionSA affirms its commitment to creating positive change in the Northern Cape Province by tackling these critical issues head-on with credible plans.