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BMA dismisses false claims about new citizenship laws | The Citizen | SA News

The BMA dismissed claims about new penalty structures or arrest policies.

The Border Management Authority (BMA) on Thursday dismissed viral claims suggesting new citizenship laws came into effect in May 2025.

The authority says no such legislation exists.

Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato addressed widespread misinformation circulating on social media.

The false messages claimed all South African-born citizens must now use only South African passports for travel.

“The BMA would like to categorically state that this claim is false and misleading,” the authority stated.

The viral message suggested failure to comply would result in fines, arrests, or criminal…

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