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Submitted | first-name | support | top-concern | message |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-01-26 04:49:31 +02:00 | Albert Edward | Not fully | The Bill as a whole | Dear Committee Members, I write in response to the proposed Bill which I believe requires a more thorough review and refinement, particularly in terms of public participation and clarity of purpose. While the Bill presents certain efficiencies—such as the potential improvements from one-stop border posts—there are substantial concerns about its potential consequences and the public’s understanding of it. It is crucial that we ensure all citizens, especially those affected by immigration policies, fully comprehend the Bill’s provisions and have an accessible avenue to voice their concerns. Currently, the participation process appears to be far from inclusive. For a country of millions, receiving only 5,000 comments on a Bill is a glaring signal of systemic issues in public engagement. This is compounded by the fact that many citizens lack access to the internet, are not informed about the Bill, or cannot fully understand its legal language. Furthermore, many public comments—albeit valuable in their own right—reflect a misunderstanding of the Bill’s intent, particularly concerning border control. The fear that this Bill would lead to “open borders” is based on misconceptions of one-stop border posts. These concerns highlight the need for clear and transparent communication about the actual aims of the Bill, including the roles of neighboring countries and the safeguarding of South Africa’s borders. Moreover, while the Bill may present short-term solutions for border management, it does not seem to address the underlying causes of migration, such as poverty, political instability, and lack of opportunity. These systemic issues must be tackled in parallel to avoid pushing migration concerns solely onto the shoulders of border control. In conclusion, I ask that you review the Bill’s provisions with a critical eye toward transparency, public participation, and addressing the broader context of migration. The people of South Africa deserve to be heard. |
2025-01-25 13:13:31 +02:00 | Dietrich | No I do not | Clause 3 – establishment of one-stop border posts | Dual checks are better compared to one-stop checks. Already SA's border control is failing due to the high illegal immigrants and human trafficing and smuggling taking place without control, so by removing one of the two controls when passing through a border it will make corruption 100% easier to do. To stop corruption at border posts more controls (not less) are needed. One-stop checks will mean that SA fully relies on Zimbabwe's and other countries controls with insufficient control by SA, making it much easier for criminal elements to cross borders illegally. |
2025-01-25 06:15:12 +02:00 | Raymond | Yes I do | Clause 3 – establishment of one-stop border posts | |
2025-01-24 20:00:54 +02:00 | Patrick | No I do not | The Bill as a whole | This will be a recipe for further disaster. Borders should be well patrolled and manned with immigration officers checking documents and visas properly. |
2025-01-24 05:58:38 +02:00 | Willie | No I do not | The Bill as a whole | It will only get more squatters in the counrty which is aready with any laws. They must implement more laws to get rid of the squatters who is a disgrace to the country. And also get the locals sorted. |
2025-01-23 08:35:02 +02:00 | Brian Gerard | No I do not | Clause 4 – border law enforcement | How will this reduce the illegal crossing of the borders? Why can't they increase the capacity of the current system on both sides of the borders? If you fly you will still have 2 border checks? Who or what kind of investigation was done, has the Department gone to the USA and got a good tour of the border posts between the US/Mexico and the US/Canada border posts that are very busy? |
2025-01-22 16:50:45 +02:00 | Joyce | No I do not | The Bill as a whole | |
2025-01-22 16:50:45 +02:00 | Joyce | No I do not | The Bill as a whole | |
2025-01-22 10:01:14 +02:00 | Josias De Kock | No I do not | The Bill as a whole | There is no way that the President can take a decision like that on his own. This is something that needs the whole of the nation of SA discussion and decision by SOUTH AFRICAN REFERENDUM. |
2025-01-22 07:48:58 +02:00 | Graham | Yes I do | Clause 3 – establishment of one-stop border posts | It certainly helps congestion problems, and works really well in Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe |
2025-01-21 21:46:14 +02:00 | Adwin | No I do not | The Bill as a whole | There will definitely be corruption if the bill should come in effect,just look how easy the foreign people come in and bribe the officials at the border posts. In fact,there should be a oversight agency or agencies that will assist in complete follow-through off all aspects relating to border control. |
2025-01-21 21:05:52 +02:00 | David | Yes I do | No concern | |
2025-01-21 18:12:41 +02:00 | Monene | Yes I do | The Bill as a whole | |
2025-01-21 17:21:34 +02:00 | Piya | Yes I do | Clause 4 – border law enforcement | |
2025-01-21 16:42:06 +02:00 | Michael | No I do not | Other | Public participation has become a farce. The government never considers representations from the public. |