The BMA to launch vehicle targeting system to strengthen border security and secure ports of entry with smart automation
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr Michael Masiapato will host a media launch of the latest digital transformation initiative, the Vehicle Targeting System (VTS), on 18 October 2026 at Lebombo Port of Entry, Komatipoort. The VTS is a joint initiative of the BMA and the International Vehicle Identification Desk, established under a Memorandum of Understanding and executed under the Authority's mandate in terms of the Border Management Authority Act 2 of 2020.
In light of vehicle theft and cross-border vehicle smuggling, the objective of the VTS is to replace indiscriminate manual inspection of vehicles with intelligence-led selection to enable officers to intervene where data points to, rather than at random. As part of its digital transformation journey, the BMA is moving away from mundane, inefficient and repetitive random checks to intelligence-led and technology-driven targeted interceptions to enhance national security and combat cross-border vehicle smuggling.
The launch will feature a live demonstrations of the digital system.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
Venue: Lebombo Port of Entry, Komatipoort
RSVP to: Dimakatso.Mokwena@bma.gov.za for logistical arrangements.
For media enquiries:
Mmemme Mogotsi, BMA Spokesperson
E-mail: Mmemme.Mogotsi@bma.gov.za
Cell: 072 856 4288
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