insert_link South Africa Lebombo Border Operations Run Smoothly as South Africa Sees Holiday Surge The Border Management Authority of South Africa says operations at the Lebombo port of entry run smoothly as holiday movements increase. The border experienced disruptions in recent weeks caused by protests linked to Mozambique’s recent elections. This led to extensive queues of trucks on the South African side, creating significant traffic congestion. BMA’s Mmemme Mogotsi says the processing of cargo on both arrival and departure is continuing as normal: todayDecember 17, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa SA expects over 6 million border crossings this festive season South Africa’s Border Management Authority expects over six million border crossings this festive season. Commissioner Michael Masiapato said they plan to combat cross-border crime and illegal immigration while warning about potential gender-based violence at borders. Masiapato says Home Affairs has also extended operating hours at select ports to ease congestion. todayDecember 2, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Lebombo Border Reopens for Cargo Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns on N4 Corridor In South Africa, the Lebombo border post in Mpumalanga has reopened for cargo transit after protests in Mozambique forced a temporary closure. Mozambican authorities are regulating truck numbers, while cross-border facilitators urge drivers on the N4 Maputo Corridor to proceed cautiously. Border Management Authority commissioner Michael Masiapato says safety concerns remain despite the reopening: todayNovember 15, 2024 18
insert_link Oshiwambo Oshivelo sheengaba sha Lebombo sha patululilwa ovanhu vapitepo Commissioner elilepo ehangano letonatelo leengaba Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato okwati oshivelo shoupitilo weengaba sha Lebombo osha patululwa onghela komatango opo shipitike ovanhu vapitepo. Nande ongaho omunambelwa okwati epitikilo loitutumbwa ipitifwe yoo opo natango yelipyakidilwa nalo komalelo. Commissioner Masiapato, elelo lo commitee inasha netuliloshikepa opamwe noshikondo sheameno oshoyo epopilo loshiwana koshi yetonatelo lo MEC Jackie Macie, aveshe ota kulopotwa vatwa kumwe opo onele yeengaba ipatululwe vali osho vati […] todayNovember 9, 2024 18
insert_link Africa South Africa cracks down on Zimbabwean children entering the country to visit their parents Many Zimbabwean parents living in South Africa face significant challenges getting to see their children over the December holidays. Many resort to unlawful methods to get their children into the country. The Border Management Authority has “intensified operations” to put an end to this practice. But claims made by the Border Management Authority of “human trafficking” appear to be unfounded. The government is cracking down on Zimbabwean children entering […] todayDecember 14, 2023 27