Cargo operations have resumed after partial reopening the border, with authorities working to clear the backlog following recent political unrest.
The port had been closed for several days this week due to political riots in neighbouring Mozambique.
'The port is now open for cargo movement after the Mozambican authorities managed to address challenges with their systems to facilitate processing through the Ressano Garcia Port of Entry into Mozambique,' said the BMA and SARS in a joint statement signed by BMA deputy commissioner Mmemme Mogotsi and SARS spokesperson Siphithi Sibeko.Some of them have been here since Tuesday.
He reminded travellers to remain cautious and stay informed of travel updates when planning trips to Mozambique.
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