Bert, thanks for the gen. I can quite believe it. Why I mention the US$1000 is because I was told by a little birdie in SAA that they had to pay exactly that in several cases.
As for the illegals entering South Africa, they get deported but get back into the country almost quicker than we can get them out. But that's a long story about busses and trains.
Enjoy the day.
Bakela