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De Lille said the team assessed the fence in December.

Previously,Briefly.co.zareported that apedestrian was arrested at the Beitbridge border post.

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The 57-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly being found with R165 060 in undeclared cash.

Briefly.co.zaalso reported on the viral Twitter posts whereSAns demanded that Zimbabweans be sent back home.

South Africans have responded to clips of scores of Zimbabwean nationals entering the country via the Beitbridge Border.

Beitbridge fence won’t be fixed, Patricia de Lille tells Parliament

Minister Patricia De Lille said that the Beitbridge fence will not be fixed. Image: GUILLEM SARTORIO / AFPSource: Getty Images

In the clips, the Zimbabweans can be seen entering the border that crosses intoLimpopoin large numbers.

Many locals have expressed disdain at the foreigners who are attempting to make their way into the country.

The hashtag, #CloseBeitridgeBorder has been trending as South Africans demand the border be closed.

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Source: Briefly News

Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.