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Submitted | first-name | support | top-concern | message |
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2025-01-14 12:50:14 +02:00 | Joanne | No I do not | The Bill as a whole | There is much crime and many illegal persons entering South Africa. There needs to be increased control as in the case or border control employed by European countries. The long queues is due to a faulty system riddled with corruption. Do away with the illegal system and corrupt persons and not the border post control. |
2025-01-14 06:25:27 +02:00 | Jaco | Yes I do | The Bill as a whole | OSBPs are one aspect of the broader integrated coordinated border management framework which, if effectively implemented, can significantly reduce border congestion, unnecessary multiple checks, corruption and bribery, and myriad others. This is happening in myriad other borders across the continent, most prevalently in Eastern Africa. Within the overall SADC regional integration agenda, borders should ultimately disappear, but OSBPs (and ICBM) are reasonable efforts towards modernising border operations and customs administration. However, due care should be taken to ensure there isn't a repeat of the Chirundu situation, nor what seems to be transpiring at the Kazungula OSBP. |
2025-01-13 18:36:34 +02:00 | Helen | Yes I do | No concern | |
2025-01-13 15:25:44 +02:00 | Pitso | No I do not | Clause 5 – criminal law within the common control zones | |
2025-01-13 15:08:45 +02:00 | Mbali | Yes I do | No concern | |
2025-01-13 13:04:06 +02:00 | justin | No I do not | The Bill as a whole | |
2025-01-13 12:14:57 +02:00 | Sandile | Yes I do | Clause 5 – criminal law within the common control zones | This is about time make travel easy for travelers |
2025-01-13 10:26:31 +02:00 | John | No I do not | Other | I strongly object to this proposal especially that it has been made known that funding will be shared by consortiums aligned with the state. What this is, is nothing more than a fascist agreement that will be impossible for the public whose tax money will be used to without any transparency or scrutiny by the public. We have seen exactly the same arrangements of the IPP's and their PPA's that are riddled with fraud and are not transparent. According to reports I see another problem arising. Privatisation of border control. "No additional officials will be sent to the border and the costs of implementing the common control zone will be funded through public-private partnerships." - Citizen 15 Sep 2024. This is simply another money making racket being attempted. It is clear that public-private partnerships are vehicles that allow corruption to occur. It is well known that the oligarchs like Johann Rupert would like it that all harbours and airports too as point of entry should be privatised. That is looking for trouble a private companies cannot be trusted as their sole objective is making money. It is proven that the PPP's are criminal fascist agreements hidden from scrutiny of the public by using deceptive manipulation and cloaked in secrecy agreements that mask the Legal Plunder. Public-private partnerships that obscure accountability and make it challenging to identify the perpetrators of crimes in these deals. They are all about the collusion between govt and corporations for profit. The Public-Private-Partnership- It’s the biggest scam ever devised, and will empty the public coffers and drain the middle class of the Country. Taxpayers will be funding the scam. So No to Private-Public-Partnership arrangements of the WEF scammers. |
2025-01-13 07:25:54 +02:00 | Wesley | No I do not | The Bill as a whole | The South African borders should not be a free for all to enter as they please and should be managed properly. This can only be done if the borders are properly regulated and protected from all criminals and once bribed officials and politicians are removed. |
2025-01-12 23:17:19 +02:00 | Jessie | Yes I do | Clause 5 – criminal law within the common control zones | |
2025-01-12 22:48:24 +02:00 | Sipho | No I do not | Clause 5 – criminal law within the common control zones | This will make the crime stats to increase and our borders will be uncontrolled. |
2025-01-12 22:17:19 +02:00 | Nombuso Ngcobo | No I do not | Clause 3 – establishment of one-stop border posts | |
2025-01-12 21:42:26 +02:00 | Johan | Yes I do | No concern | What an outstanding idea. With less time wasted on unnecessary admin, more time (and money) is available to combat cross-border crime of all sorts. |
2025-01-12 17:37:35 +02:00 | Nobuntu | No I do not | Clause 4 – border law enforcement | The enforcement of our borders is weak to say the least. Get that right before making such changes. Why put into law something you cannot enforce with disastrous consequences to the lawful citizens of the country. The government needs to stop pretending that border law enforcement is being well managed. The demands on our health and other social services bear witness to this fact of poor law enforcement. |
2025-01-12 07:45:45 +02:00 | David | Yes I do | The Bill as a whole | |
2025-01-12 07:37:56 +02:00 | Har Bhajan | Yes I do | No concern | |
2025-01-11 18:38:21 +02:00 | Lefu Tshepang | Yes I do | Clause 3 – establishment of one-stop border posts | |
2025-01-11 18:37:17 +02:00 | Thabo | No I do not | Clause 3 – establishment of one-stop border posts | The other side of the borders with SA have more criminality officials. |
2025-01-11 18:14:34 +02:00 | Thokozile | No I do not | The Bill as a whole | While the idea may seem appealing at first glance, a closer examination reveals several drawbacks that make it detrimental to our country's interests. Economic Concerns One of the primary concerns with OSBPs is the potential loss of revenue for the host country. By consolidating border control functions into a single facility, countries may sacrifice vital inspection and customs revenues. Security Risks OSBPs also pose significant security risks. By concentrating border control functions into a single location, countries may create a vulnerable target for terrorist organisations or other malicious actors. Furthermore, the increased volume of traffic and cargo passing through an OSBP could overwhelm border control agents, making it easier for contraband or unauthorised individuals to slip through. Sovereignty and Autonomy Another concern with OSBPs is the potential erosion of sovereignty and autonomy. By ceding control over border operations to a joint facility, countries may compromise their ability to set and enforce their own customs and immigration policies. This could have far-reaching implications for national security, public health, and economic development. Environmental and Social Impacts The construction and operation of an OSBP can also have significant environmental and social impacts. The increased traffic and cargo volumes associated with an OSBP can lead to air and water pollution, noise pollution, and habitat destruction. Additionally, the presence of an OSBP can disrupt local communities, leading to the displacement of residents and businesses. |
2025-01-11 17:54:43 +02:00 | Julius | Yes I do | Clause 3 – establishment of one-stop border posts | |
2025-01-11 17:40:42 +02:00 | Elsa | No I do not | The Bill as a whole | Too many mistakes and shortcomings in the Bill. |
2025-01-11 17:26:21 +02:00 | P | Yes I do | No concern | |
2025-01-11 17:11:58 +02:00 | Deon | Yes I do | The Bill as a whole | |
2025-01-11 16:36:48 +02:00 | Rob | Yes I do | No concern | Excellent idea! And make it as smooth as possible using supporting technology. |
2025-01-11 13:16:39 +02:00 | Roy | Yes I do | Clause 4 – border law enforcement | Key points to address... 1. Elimination of corruption 2. Border patrols beyond the border gates 3. Efficient digitization using Apps, smartphones, NFC technology, RFID Tags, GPS Tracking, Neutron Imaging etc. 4. Study of existing systems to learn from the best and improve on them 5. Separate streams for cargo and people, and sub streams within them for those that are digitized or not. 6. Multiple communication links using different paths with automatic fail over to eliminate down time. 7. Drive thru systems tailored after fast food processes that have honed time management |
2025-01-11 11:36:35 +02:00 | John | No I do not | The Bill as a whole | What an absolute load of bollocks! We only have a border that defines our territorial limits, for the rest it does not exist except at those few points where road and rail cross it and a few hundred yards /metres either side. The rest is porous, anyone can merely walk, wade, swim across without hinderance or interference apart from those by crocodiles and hippos (and I suppose rocks, big surf and sharks). Like our police force we need troops on the ground to effectively enforce a border. A properly constructed fence will assist matters. Where are you going to get the money for all this? Dig deep in you pockets pals! |
2025-01-11 10:21:17 +02:00 | Semanyela | Yes I do | The Bill as a whole | |
2025-01-11 09:26:56 +02:00 | Tshepo | Yes I do | Clause 4 – border law enforcement | Corruption from government employees stationed at the border gates. |
2025-01-11 06:52:58 +02:00 | Mike | Yes I do | Clause 3 – establishment of one-stop border posts | I believe that every person wanting to cross a border from SA into a neighbouring country should be able to access a pre-approved online application. Once approved online the actual border crossing should be one stop, with no money involved. Just a digital document that can be scanned from the phone by a border official. This will ease border congestion and encourage the flow of legitimate citizens throughout the SADAC region. Trucks with goods for export/import should be channeled through a completely separate border entrance, |
2025-01-11 05:31:52 +02:00 | Nomathemba | Yes I do | Clause 3 – establishment of one-stop border posts | One stop border will be easily manageable, will reduce crime. |