South Africa constructs barrier along Mozambique border to curb vehicle theft
In an effort to curb vehicle theft and smuggling, South Africa is erecting concrete barriers along the South Africa-Mozambique border, allocating close to $2.7 million for the project.
The wall consists of three sections: An 8km (5 mile) barrier near Tembe Elephant Park, An 8km-long stretch near iSimangaliso Wetland Park, A 9km wall from the western boundary of Tembe Elephant Park towards Pongolo River Building works on the Tembe Elephant Park section “are currently underway,” according to a joint briefing by the South African government and KwaZulu-Natal province. READ ALSO:
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“The impact of the project has been positively received by the community and the South African National Defense Force,” it added.That the barrier is already foiling crime was emphasised by a failed attempt to drive a stolen SUV over the barrier using “iron ladders”.
It appears the ladders buckled, causing its drivers to set the vehicle on fire to destroy evidence.
There are 15 companies of troops safeguarding South Africa’s borders, particularly “high-risk borders” with Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Lesotho.
