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CAPE TOWN - The message from the Home Affairs Minister is that people who come into South Africa through illegal means will face legal consequences.

Leon Schreiber undertook an oversight visit to the Cape Town Refugee Reception Office in Epping.

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He was impressed with the infrastructure and the use of digital technology.

eNCA's Ayesha Ismail has more details in the video above.