Just In: SA’s main Lebombo border crossing with Mozambique ‘at a standstill’ – Lowvelder report

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Just In: SA’s main Lebombo border crossing with Mozambique ‘at a standstill’ – Lowvelder report

1:40 CAT | 13 Nov 2024

File photo: SABC News

This is a developing story.

The Lebombo Port of Entry is on standstill again following renewed political uprising in the neighbouring Mozambique, The Lowvelder reports.

Though the Border Management Authority (BMA) could not immediately be reached, this publication has established that no vehicles are currently passing through the border post.

TRAC, which manages the N4 Toll Route, confirmed as follows: “We do not know when the port of entry will be operational again. We urge motorists to abide by the advice given by the authorities to try and stay away from the border post at the moment,” said TRAC’s spokesperson, Solange Soares.

#TRACN4route 13/11 #Alert: LEBOMBO BORDER at a standstill with no vehicles able to enter #Mozambique due to political unrest at #RessanoGarcia

— TRAC N4 Toll Route (@TRACN4route) November 13, 2024

Meanwhile, the Drive Moz Facebook group sent out some tips for reaching areas around Ponta do Ouro and the Maputo Reserve. “We advise you not to drive into Mozambique from Wednesday to Friday, November 13 to 15, due to planned protests. Border posts may be blocked, as well as roads,” said the group. “If you have to go to the Maputo resorts in the south, either use the Kosi Bay Border or the eSwatini borders into Mozambique. Avoid Boane, Matola and Maputo areas. Between Goba and Bela Vista is a gravel road section that is apparently quite driveable. It is about 21km long.”
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It is understood that there is a strong military presence on the Mozambican side (Ressano Garcia Port of Entry) and Kilometre 4.

The political uprising in Mozambique was the result of certain allegations of the rigging of election results following the recent national elections in which Frelimo took the lead.

Attempts to get comment from the BMA proved fruitless as their phones rang unanswered.

Ressano Garcia📍

Protests just started 🪧#FreeMozambique #MozambiqueElections pic.twitter.com/FOG1cdeyMT

— Cídia Chissungo (@Cidiachissungo) November 13, 2024