South Africa Erects Border Wall with Mozambique
South Africa is on track to implement extensive measures to curb illegal crossings, vehicle theft, and smuggling along its border with Mozambique. According to our source, the mission is being actualized with the construction of a substantial concrete barrier, with a budget valued at roughly $2.7 million.
Barrier Design and Locations
The affixing of the border wall incorporates three unique sections cumulating up to 25 kilometers. These stretches have been thoughtfully chosen to situate near Tembe Elephant Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and an extent from Tembe Elephant Park to the Pongolo River.
Progress in Construction
Evidence of progress in the project is clear, as development of the segment adjacent to the Tembe Elephant Park has already commenced. Robust efforts are underway to see the completion of the border wall in the shortest possible time.
Local Community and Defense Force Support
In addition to the government’s initiative, there’s been an outpouring of endorsement from local communities and the South African National Defense Force. This demonstrates that a majority share the view that such extensive measures are required to enhance border security and protect the Serenity of the parks involved.
- First major construction step: installing concrete barriers along the border line.
- Second step: the development of three sections stretching to a total of 25 kilometers.
- Third step: situating these sections near Tembe Elephant Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and the stretch from Tembe Elephant Park to the Pongolo River.
- In progress: current advancement in construction near Tembe Elephant Park.
- Next stages: continuation of development works on remaining stretches.
- End goal: establishing improved border security measures to discourage illegal crossings, thefts and smuggling.
