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Border Management Authority Act, 2020 (Act No. 2 of 2020)

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Border Management Authority Regulations, 2025

6. Training of officers

 

(1) The Commissioner must develop a training and development plan for officers, which plan must include, but not limited to, training on—
(a) anti-corruption and ethical conduct required of officers;
(b) all legislation relating to the border law enforcement functions of the Authority;
(c) the Bill of Rights enshrined in Chapter 2 of the Constitution;
(d) diplomatic and foreign affairs matters relating to international relations and the interests of the Republic in respect of foreign states;
(e) the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977), Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000) and any other relevant legislation;
(f) relevant public international law;
(g) relevant agriculture, environment matters, health, immigration and maritime matters;
(h) the use of small firearms that must include training in—
(i) the use of firearms;
(ii) weapon handling, including the stripping and assembling of a firearm;
(iii) tactical movement; and
(iv) making safe of the firearm;
(i) regimental rules;

(j)        application of correct drill and saluting procedures; and

(k)        occupational health and safety within the border law enforcement area and at ports of entry.

 

(2)        Officers must complete a physical training programme and must pass the required fitness level test.