The continued protests in Mozambican has taken a toll on the South African economy, with many freight operators unable to access the Maputo port.
Protest action erupted in the country following unhappiness over the results of the elections in OctoberThe South African economy loses millions daily as protest action has prevented access to the Maputo port, leaving many transporters stuck on the road. Image: @HealthSocClust/ Amilton NevesSA economy suffers greatly from protests
The lack of access to the Maputo port and the subsequent closure of the Lebombo border has wreaked havoc on the South African economy.Many of those trucks are now stuck in South Africa, with the Border Management Authority’s Acting Commissioner, Jane Thupana, urging transporters not to dispatch more vehicles until further notice.The protests and its effect on the economy have annoyed South Africans, as they questioned why businesses relied on Maputo’s port.“Richards Bay is just as congested.
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