The South African government is implementing drones, biometrics, and a digital travel system to enhance border security. According to Schreiber, enforcement efforts have increased, resulting in thousands of deportations, with a complete digitization of immigration processes expected by 2026/27.

The South African Police Service plans to procure 450 body-worn cameras and 200 dashboard cameras, but experts and MPs warn that funding, procurement, data management and accountability rules must be resolved before any national rollout. According to IOL, the caution centres on whether the programme has sustainable financing, clear oversight and systems to handle footage, raising questions about timing and implementation readiness.

The House of Representatives has extended its investigation into airport and seaport concessions, focusing on agreements made between 2006 and 2025 to ensure compliance with regulations. This probe aims to assess the terms and conditions of these concessions and their adherence to established guidelines.

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria has intensified highway security measures aimed at reducing road accidents during the ember months, the busy year-end travel period. According to a command official quoted by PM News, the corps has strengthened special intervention patrols along major highways, traffic corridors, crash-prone black spots and other strategic locations across the state. The measures are intended to improve road safety and curb crashes during the high-traffic season.

Shelters along Mexico’s border are reporting record-low occupancy as fewer migrants travel toward the United States, according to Sowetan. The decline is linked to a crackdown under President Donald Trump and recent US policy changes that have deterred northbound journeys. The report describes emptied facilities and reduced demand for services, framing the shift as a response to enforcement measures rather than changes in underlying migration pressures.

The government is advancing with extensive reforms intended to enhance state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that have suffered from years of state capture. According to Cabinet, these reforms are designed to ensure that the SOEs are adequately equipped to fulfill their intended roles.