Lebombo Border Post open for passenger vehicles and pedestrians
The processing of cargo remains temporarily suspended due to protesters blocking the entry into Mozambique.
The Lebombo Border is open until further notice, allowing pedestrians and small vehicles through from South Africa into Mozambique.
This is according to the acting commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Jane Thupana, who made the announcement at midday on Thursday, December 12.
“Pedestrians and small vehicles are being processed minimally with statistics reflecting that 7 471 travellers were processed yesterday, December 11. The statistics indicate that movement is about 50% less than what it was this time in December 2023. The processing mainly takes place in the early hours and late afternoons when the unrests on the Mozambican side have subsided. However, the processing of cargo remains temporarily suspended due to protesters blocking their entry into Mozambique. The BMA is closely monitoring developments,” she said.
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The situation on the N4 corridor remains under close observation in order to minimise congestion.
Trucking companies having facilities in Komatipoort are urged to divert trucks to their depots, while others may divert trucks to the designated truck holding area at KM7. Transporters are continuously urged not to dispatch new vehicles to the port until further notice.
Thupana reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to effectively managing and resolving the challenges at the border.
“The BMA is working tirelessly together with key stakeholders in the border management sector to manage the situation. We urge all affected parties to exercise patience as we continue to monitor the situation and engage with relevant authorities to find lasting solutions.”
