South African elections: Rising tension over illegal migration | BBC News

There is rising tension in South Africa over illegal migration - and it's dominating the political agenda in the run up to next month's general election.

The government claims it's tightening security on its borders.

But the BBC visited the country's busiest crossing post and witnessed migrants crossing unchallenged.

It's a way in for those seeking a better life - but an easy target, too, for criminal gangs.

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[daniegreyvenstein]

ANC IS A DISGRACE TO ALL THE PEOPLE AF SA..ANC IS ONE BIG JOKE

[nickilewis]

The Government has left this issue for far too long, it is now out of control.

[vusidumisanimiya]

My country South Africa is a Joke under this current administration

[zusibone]

ANC has failed this country dismally. What an embarrassment. South Africans let's vote wisely.

[JackN_]

but when we say this we are called xenophobic make up your damn minds

[collinphahlane]

Zimbabwean problems are not going to be dumped on poor South Africans. We going to defend ourselves since the stupid ANC government failed to protect us. Foreigners are not going to work when South Africans are not working.

[mattblack]

They must be 'far right' for wanting to protect their borders, eh BBC?

[jaxthewolf]

Black american here to lend my support for South Africans, protect your beautiful country. ❤

[freddiekroukamp-skrx]

Let me not start about the ANC, but only say this : SA last had borders when we were in the army. Those borders are now scrap metal.

[khanyi_zulu]

Its been happening for YEARS 💔 when we complain about it we are labelled xenophobic, self-hating, etc. The word "xenophobia" has almost lost its meaning here, to us the word almost means that we are patriotic and are willing to do anything and everything to protect our country from people who came to destroy it. They can call us xenophobic all they want, we really don't care anymore. It has zero effect!🤞🏾

[Kayb-mexv]

As Long As the ANC Government in South Africa Wines and Dines with ZANU PF Government in Zimbabwe
The Immigration issue will Continue

[Morwarre]

They want "One Africa" in South Africa..

[janomesteve]

Ramaphosa is a good example why Africa is the poorest continent

[Gerrardboss-vg]

It's been 30years of free for all . Approximately 15 million have entered from all over Africa ☹️

[biggeststeppa]

BBC's first anti-immigration piece. You're moving in the right direction.

[natashatrichardt]

Like everything in SA, our country is a big mess. Completed ruined by the Goverment. So sad to see what has become of our country. There is no hope😢

[unowno]

2:50 very true this.
Take the benefits from a society, but dont contribute to upholding it.

[Evie-cxsw]

😂 anc is a CIRCUS! BTW the illegal immigrants is something more like 31 - 35 million!!!!

[aminardon]

Will BBC talk about the 2 million illegal Europeans and Americans In SA too? or are they concerned about Africans in their continent??

[samcalvinist]

Multiculturalism has Failed Everywhere.
Examples: Israel / Palestine, Lebanon, Cyprus, Kosovo, Bahrain, Kashmir, Balochistan, Xinjiang, Kurdish Region in Turkey, Sri Lanka, West Papua Region in Indonesia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Nagorno Karabakh, Iraq, Darfur etc...