Heavy downpours continue wreaking havoc in parts of the country, with severe flooding reported at five ports of entry.
Torrential rains battered parts of the country, including KwaZulu-Natal , claiming 11 lives, destroying homes and closing multiple roads around the eThekwini Municipality.Border Management Authority Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato informed the public and stakeholders that operations at Stockpoort, Makgobistad, Bray, Groblersbridge and Pontdrift were affected by severe flooding.“At Stockpoort Port of Entry, operations have been suspended as the port is completely surrounded by water.
BMA Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Communication and Marketing Mmemme Mogotsi also confirmed that Makgobistad Port of Entry remains temporarily closed due to the flooding of the Molopo River, while Bray and Groblersbridge Ports of Entry have also been flooded, leading to the temporary suspension of operations.Mogotsi said the Derdepoort Port of Entry water levels have subsided, and normal operations have since resumed.
“Travelers and commercial operators are advised to use Ramatlabama, Kopfontein, Beitbridge and Skilpadshek ports of entry as alternatives for cross-border movement. “The BMA continues to closely monitor weather conditions across all ports of entry and will provide timely updates as the situation develops. We urge travellers and transporters to make alternative arrangements and remain informed through official BMA communication channels,” Mogotsi said.
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