Lebombo border post remains tricky for travellers and businesses

By Alicia Mmashakana

The movement of travellers through the Lebombo post is about 50% less than it was this time last year, according to the Border Management Authority.

The BMA is keeping a close eye on the border post following it been opened. It was shut down again this week due to protests in Mozambique.

BMA acting commissioner Jane Thupana said on Thursday that pedestrians and small vehicles were being processed minimally, with statistics showing that 7471 travellers were processed on Wednesday.

However, the processing of cargo remained temporarily suspended, resulting in long queues building up.

Trucking companies have been urged to divert trucks to depots in Komatipoort, and not to dispatch new vehicles to the port until further notice.

“The BMA is working tirelessly together with key stakeholders in the border management sector to manage the situation,” said Thupana.

Members of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs visited the