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1:54 CAT | 07 Nov 2024
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The Lebombo port of entry was opened on Thursday morning but following information that protesters were edging closer towards the national key point, a decision was made to close the border by both countries.
The situation in Mozambique remains extremely volatile, prompting South African authorities to again close the Lebombo border post.
The port of entry was opened on Thursday morning but following information that protesters were edging closer towards the national key point, a decision was made to close the border by both countries.
Earlier on Thursday, the port in Maputo halted operations of accepting cargo due to the unrest – it is a key trade route for both countries.
[WATCH] “We cannot open the port.” BMA national commissioner Mike Masiapato says authorities will keep the Lebombo border closed due to the unrest in Mozambique. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/JRF5m6eLNE
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) November 7, 2024
BREAKING NEWS| The Border Management Authority, with SAPS and SANDF, are readying to once again close the Lebombo Border Post after it was opened this morning. This follows news that protesters are edging closer to the border despite the Mozambican military being deployed. OS pic.twitter.com/4w5PRf6f9e
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) November 7, 2024
South Africa has closed the Lebombo port of entry to and from Mozambique after 15 officials from the Ressano Garcia border fled to SA this morning. Meanwhile, some truck drivers driving into South Africa say they’ve been attacked and the goods they were transporting have been… pic.twitter.com/eCw0117MF1
— eNCA (@eNCA) November 7, 2024
Source: EWN
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