Despite concerns over potential protests in Mozambique following the announcement of election results, the Lebombo Port of Entry remains operational. Travellers and truck drivers are cautiously optimistic.
Travellers to Mozambique are on edge fearing the eruption of renewed protests on Monday. Mozambique ’s Constitutional Council is expected to announce the results of the October 9 elections. Mozambican nationals including migrant workers are returning home for the festive season. It's business as usual at the Lebombo Port of Entry in Komatipoort – as the processing of travellers, vehicles and cargo trucks remains operational.
The Lebombo crossing is one of the busiest ports in South Africa connecting the country with Mozambique. In the last couple of months, the port experienced disruptions due to political unrest in Mozambique. The disruptions have negatively affected both country’s economies – with South Africa losing an estimated R10 billion a day.“We are going to Mozambique in the Macie district. We’re going to see the beach.” “I’m going to Mozambique. I’m from Mossel Bay, I’m going to drop my wife off. I’ll come after two days. I do have insurance I did report my bakkie car tracker as well, I’m not gonna be longer in Mozambique just for two days then coming back to South Africa.” Truck drivers transporting goods to Mozambique’s habour are relieved that they are able to travel. However, some will hold their breathe to see what transpire, next week Monday. The Border Management Authority (BMA) is monitoring the situation closely with its Mozambican counterparts. BMA Deputy Commissioner responsible for operations David Chilembe says, “Things have gone back to normal, the movement of trucks, cargo, people and buses or taxis is moving smoothly. We are aware of the social media report that on the 23rd of December, the other side in Mozambique would issue a directive, how things should be done.” “We are following that we would on a daily basis give updates on the situation just to advise travelers about the situation.”with their Mozambican counterparts in Malalane on Wednesday, in an effort to find solutions to the situation at the border
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