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Overloaded bus without travelling permit impounded outside Polokwane

The Limpopo Department of Transport said it is concerned over the number of incidents involving illegal foreign vehicles travelling in South Africa without proper documents.

POLOKWANE – The Capricorn District Public Transport Unit of the Department of Transport and Community Safety impounded a 22-seater bus carrying 36 passengers this morning (January 13).
Transport spokesperson Tidimalo Chuene said the bus was stopped at around 08:00 this morning along the N1 on the Mashishing and Silicone bypass and was en-route to Cape Town from Zimbabwe.
Photo: Department of Transport
“It was later discovered that the overloaded vehicle did not have an operating permit to travel in South Africa and the SAPS and Department of Home Affairs will conduct investigations and verification of the legal travelling documents,” her statement read.
Chuene said the department is concerned about the number of incidents involving illegal foreign vehicles travelling in South Africa without proper documents.
“We call on all foreign drivers to respect the laws of the country and apply for proper documents when entering the country,” she said.
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