(1)(a) The BMA appointed 50 maritime Border Guards who started on 25 September 2023 for training and onboarding. They were onboarded in all functions related to maritime border control.
(1)(b) 50
(1)(c) They are already appointed and will be placed from 15 November 2023.
(1)(d) The salary levels are at entry level 6 – R241 000.00 per annum.
(1)(e) The BMA is currently in the procurement phase with ARMSCOR for maritime capabilities.
(2)(a) The BMA remains responsible for border law enforcement (including maritime – 12 nautical miles) and the border guards will be based at seaport from where operations will be launched.
(2)(b) Enforcement of maritime laws within the Law Enforcement area is in accordance with the BMA Act.
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