WATCH | Focus on protecting entry points

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's porous borders have been largely blamed for the influx of illegal immigrants into the country.

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They've also been blamed for the ease with which human trafficking and drug smuggling occur.

Government agencies have been stepping up efforts to implement enhanced border surveillance.

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The formation of the Border Management Authority will place a greater focus on securing the country's borders.

However, resources are needed to achieve success. Now, a South African defence and aereospace company has launched the largest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on the African continent.

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Daniel Du Plessis, Marketing and Communications Director at Milkor, a global defence solutions provider spoke to eNCA.