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BMA awaits green light to reopen Lebombo border amid protests

Date: Nov 8, 2024

The South African Border Management Authority (BMA) says it’s prepared to resume operations at the Lebombo Border Post as soon as they receive confirmation from their Mozambican counterparts.

Currently, operations at the border are on hold due to violent protests occurring in Mozambique.

Protesters vandalised infrastructure and offices used by officials on the Mozambican side of the border on Tuesday.

BMA Commissioner Dr Mike Masiapato, following a meeting with Mozambican officials, says during the strike, some of their computers and offices were destroyed.

“They are going to start setting up their offices so that they are able to resume operations. So, on that basis, they’ve indicated that they are going to be spending a few hours to be able to do that. In terms of customs, the chief of customs when we spoke to him indicated that they are busy trying to get computers but also to replace the vehicles that have actually been burnt which are very fundamental for the work as far as customs is concerned.”

--SABC--

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