Question NW1415 to the Minister of Home Affairs
25 May 2018 - NW1415
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether he has found that his department will reach its target of implementing the Enhance Movement Control System at all 72 ports of entry in 2018; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will this roll-out be achieved; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Yes.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) It is foreseen that roll out will be achieved by the end of the 2018/19 financial year in line with the Department’s Annual Performance Plan. The Department is working with the DPW on infrastructure readiness specifically at the Harbours. Six ports of entry to be upgraded to the EMCS:
Two landports:
Onseepkans and Ongeluksnek border posts
Four harbours
Mosselbay harbour
Saldana Bay
East London harbour
Ngqura harbour