, CMY2601 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE August 2025; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
1. Identify and explain the link between illegal immigrants entering the
country, and drug trafficking in South Africa. In conclusion provide
insight into how this can be combatted. (15 marks)
1. Introduction
South Africa, a regional economic powerhouse, faces significant
challenges at its borders—porous checkpoints, corruption, and capacity
weaknesses have created opportunity for transnational criminal activity.
Among these are illegal immigration and drug trafficking, which often
interconnect in ways that exacerbate national security risks and
undermine state integrity. Understanding this link is vital for crafting
effective policy responses.
2. Definitions
Illegal Immigrants: Persons entering or residing in South Africa
without formal authorization—also referred to in academic
contexts as irregular migrants.
Drug Trafficking: The illicit movement of controlled
substances—such as cocaine, heroin, Mandrax—across borders or
within the country, often facilitated by organised criminal
syndicates.
Semester 2 2025 - DUE August 2025; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
1. Identify and explain the link between illegal immigrants entering the
country, and drug trafficking in South Africa. In conclusion provide
insight into how this can be combatted. (15 marks)
1. Introduction
South Africa, a regional economic powerhouse, faces significant
challenges at its borders—porous checkpoints, corruption, and capacity
weaknesses have created opportunity for transnational criminal activity.
Among these are illegal immigration and drug trafficking, which often
interconnect in ways that exacerbate national security risks and
undermine state integrity. Understanding this link is vital for crafting
effective policy responses.
2. Definitions
Illegal Immigrants: Persons entering or residing in South Africa
without formal authorization—also referred to in academic
contexts as irregular migrants.
Drug Trafficking: The illicit movement of controlled
substances—such as cocaine, heroin, Mandrax—across borders or
within the country, often facilitated by organised criminal
syndicates.
