Immigration Crisis | Perilous journey in search of greener pastures in SA

JOHANNESBURG - Many migrants risk everything to reach South Africa in search of a better life, including many who make the trek across the Limpopo river from Zimbabwe.

Along the way, some are at the mercy of smugglers and bandits.

The level of illegal immigration is also a key issue in the upcoming presidential election on 29 May.

eNCA's Slindile Xaba has the story in the video above.