PRETORIA, South Africa – South Africa is set to introduce a new high-tech border management system that uses facial recognition technology and electronic traveller verification as part of a broader strategy to combat illegal migration, passport fraud and corruption at ports of entry.

PRETORIA — South Africa’s Cabinet has officially approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection, marking the most radical overhaul of the country’s migration policy in a generation. The reforms, championed by Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber, introduce a rigorous points-based system (PBS) that prioritizes high-demand skills and economic investment over years of residency.