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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 89058, member: 27"]
A bus full of sneaky passengers exposed major holes in South Africa’s border controls.

Bus interception in the Free State
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[*]Free State authorities stopped a Rimbi Travel bus on 3 April 2026.
[*]The bus was moving from Zimbabwe to Cape Town when checked.
[*]Officials found 32 undocumented passengers hiding on board illegally.
[*]43 passengers had proper processing at Beitbridge Port of Entry.
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Undocumented passenger pickup
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[*]Allegedly picked up in Makhado and Johannesburg after border entry.
[*]BMA flagged serious breaches in cross-border passenger handling.
[*]Chabane highlighted that the violation undermined immigration and border integrity.
[*]The operator faced potential suspension pending an investigation into lapses.
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Official warnings and accountability
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[*]Mosa Chabane called for strict consequences against the bus company.
[*]Enforcement meant to discourage deliberate lawbreaking by operators.
[*]Authorities praised for vigilance and decisive intervention at checkpoints.
[*]Clear messaging aimed to strengthen compliance in the transport sector.
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