Fernando Grande-Marlaska, the Spanish Interior Minister, told Radio COPE that he hoped the political dispute with Morocco “will be as short as possible.” Grande-Marlaska described the flood of illegals crossing into Spanish territory as “an attack on our borders, not a migratory crisis,” slamming Morocco’s role in encouraging the illegal migrants towards Ceuta. Spanish officials said Moroccan border guards actually ushered migrants through the gate.
He said Spain has sinc
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600 undocumented migrants have been taken in for verification during police raid in Joburg CBD – Six rifles, six pistols, four shotguns and hundreds of rounds of various ammunition seized
Almost a week after the Joburg CBD erupted into chaos, the police stepped up the pressure and continued with raids, confiscating goods from alleged illegal traders on August 7 2019.
Gauteng premier David Makhura has confirmed that at least 600 people were taken in by police on Wednesday to verify whether they are in the country legally.
They were arrested in the Joburg CBD during a search operation. Firearms and counterfeit goods were among the items recovered in various buildings.
“So far over 600 undocumented foreign nationals have been taken in for verification of status in the country and criminal records,” tweeted Makhura.
“Six rifles, six pistols, four shotguns and hundreds of [rounds of] various ammunition [have been] seized. Large consignment of counterfeit goods [has been] found in different buildings.”
Police spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters earlier said police were conducting a raid after closing o
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More opportunities for illegal immigrants to cross over into SA : One bridge to connect us all- The Kazungula Bridge, a 923-metre-long and 18.5-metre wide construction, will link Kazungula in Zambia to Kasane in Botswana and the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
The Kazungula bridge will be constructed at Zambezi river and Chobe river intersection – at the spot where Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia meet – and should be completed towards the end of 2020. The road and rail bridge will be open to the public and will ease traffic between the four countries.
Apart from easing tourist traffic, the bridge will also enhance regional trade and integration between the countries: traders and fishers will be able to abandon their floating planks and rickshaw boats for an easier means of travel across the Zambezi river.
The bridge will include a single-line railway track, as well as a paved section for pedestrians to cross, and two border posts between Botswana and Zambia. The proposal was submitted at the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa summit, where the African Union Commission and the African Development Bank confirmed their commitment to the project.
At the time, Manager for Regiona
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