The Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have been apprised by customs officials in Mozambique of protest action affecting the road between Rissano Garcia and the Maputo Harbour on the Mozambican side.
The ongoing demonstrations have led to partial closure of the road, affecting the movement of trucks.
Despite the deployment of the Mozambican Defence Force and police to the area, the road remains inaccessible for trucks. The situation was expected to persist until approximately 16h00 on Wednesday, pending further developments.
“The disruptions on the Mozambican side have affected operations at the Lebombo port of entry, impacting the movement of trucks in particular,” said the Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr Michael Masiapato.
“BMA officials are able to process pedestrians and small vehicles for movement in and out of the Lebombo port. We urge freight forwarders (trucks) planning to use this route... to make alternative arrangements and exercise patience as efforts continue to resolve the situation,” he said.
The BMA and SARS are closely monitoring the situation, and remain in communication with the Mozambican authorities. – SAnews.gov.za
