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Briefing Paper 527 – The Border Fence at Beitbridge by Peter-John Pearson

Briefing Paper 527 – The Border Fence at Beitbridge by Peter-John Pearson

The fence was constructed at the beginning of the national lockdown in April 2020, after the
President had closed all borders. It was hoped that it would deter migrants from crossing the border into South Africa and thus curb the spread of the Coronavirus. But it was obvious within days that the fence was ineffectual; holes had appeared and parts were trampled over. BP 527 The Border Fence at Beitbridge by Peter-John Pearson.