President Ramaphosa to preside over the launch of the Border Management Authority

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 05 October 2023, preside over the launch of the Border Management Authority (BMA) in Musina, Limpopo Province.

The launch of the BMA follows its formal establishment and assumption of its status as a schedule 3 (A) public entity on 1 April 2023.

The establishment of the BMA means that South Africa now has an integrated border management platform, with a single command and control with which to support the attainment of secure borders, safe travel and trade.

As part of the launch, President Ramaphosa will receive President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe to hold official talks and undertake a guided tour of the Beitbridge border, supported by members of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on the BMA.

The President will then proceed to officiate the launch of the BMA at the Musina Show Grounds and also handover a Sword to the Commissioner of the BMA to delegate the powers to lead the third law enforcement authority in the Republic.

Accredited members of the media are invited as follows:

Date: Thursday, 05 October 2023
Time: 11h00
Venue: Musina showgrounds, Musina, Limpopo Province 

MEDIA ACCREDITATION COLLECTION

Date: 04 - 05 October 2023
Time: 10h00 to 18h00 (Wednesday) - 07h00 to 09h00 (Thursday)
Venue: Old Council Chambers, Musina Municipal Hall, Musina, Limpopo Province 

IMPORTANT NOTE TO MEDIA: 

Due to limited space, a media pool has been arranged for the tour of Beitbridge Port of Entry. Selected media has been informed.

MEDIA ACCREDITATION PROCESS HAS BEEN FINALISED AND IS NOW CLOSED AS FACILITATED BY GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEM(GCIS).

Media enquiries:

- Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – 082 835 6315
- Ms Mmemme Mogotsi, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Marketing and Communications: Border Management Authority on 072 856 4288

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria