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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 88786, member: 27"]
South Africa just admitted its pricey border fence flopped hard and now scrambles to rip it out before Easter crowds hit the busiest crossing.

Beitbridge rebuild announcement
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[*]Leon Schreiber visited the border and slammed the old fence.
[*]The government plans to name the winning bidders soon for six major ports.
[*]Public-private partnerships could handle spots with steady revenue flow.
[*]Zimbabwe's side already drew private cash for its own upgrades.
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Limpopo River patrols
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[*]Amphibious vehicles now cruise both land and water easily.
[*]Units push through mud, shrubs, and deep sections without trouble.
[*]They let teams respond fast once drones spot illegal moves.
[*]The technology demo showed quick maneuvers in tough spots.
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Fence spending failure
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[*]Over R37 million got sunk into the 2021 wire barrier.
[*]Leon Schreiber called it clearly useless for stopping crossings.
[*]Infrastructure blame spreads beyond just the Border Management Authority.
[*]Resources stay tight even as officials push fresh fixes.
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