Zuko Komisa

The Lebombo Border Post has reopened for cargo operations after the port was closed last week, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA).
Following demonstrations, the border post was shut down due to political unrest in Mozambique, which has resulted in reports of cars being set on fire on the Mozambican side of the border.
Dr. Michael Masiapato, the BMA Commissioner, stated that this will pave the way for the port’s complete reopening.
“We are pleased to announce that the Mozambican systems have been restored, with processing activities resuming at the KM 4 checkpoint on the Mozambican side.
“This development paves the way for the full reopening of the port and enables the BMA and SARS teams to work diligently in clearing the current cargo backlog,”
“The port is now open for cargo movement after the Mozambican authorities managed to address challenges with their systems to facilitate processing through the Ressano Garcia port of entry into Mozambique.
In a statement, the BMA stated that it is collaborating with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to resolve the backlog of cargo.
“The initial reopening of the port was to manage the movement of persons but this morning, the Mozambican authorities worked tirelessly to address cargo systems for smooth border processing,”
“The BMA and SARS will continue to monitor the situation closely, ensuring smooth and secure port of entry operations for the benefit of all South African citizens and the broader trade community,” the BMA said.
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