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The Lebombo Port of Entry in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, is getting an influx of travellers from Mozambique. Most of them are Mozambican nationals, who work in this country.
Border Management Authority officials and the police are on the ground keeping an eye out for any illegal crossing on the border line.
Some Mozambican nationals, who tried to cross the border without proper documentation were arrested and sent back to their country.
Border Management Authority officials and police were on a high alert — keeping an eye to any illegal activities at the Lebombo Porty of Entry. This, as many travellers are returning to South Africa.
Some of the immigrants, who tried to cross into the country illegally, have been arrested and sent back to their country. Travellers say the roads in Mozambique are clear of any barricades and they travelled well back into South Africa.
The Lebombo Port of Entry has experienced an influx of travellers since Sunday.
MEC for Community Safety, Security & Liaison MEC Jacky Macie visited the border to monitor the operations.
“We can safely say that there’s not much traffic that is coming. But maybe later today and tomorrow. Today is Sunday, and we are going to receive more. We’re happy that even Gargo is moving as expected, but we’re expecting more volume from today because they are going back to work and resume their responsibility when they come back would be ready to receive them.”
Authorities continue to urge motorists to be cautious on the road. Macie says the accidents that happened in the province recently were caused by human error.
“When you look at the accidents that we have registered were due to reckless driving, over speeding and overtaking in dangerous areas so you can tell that human error is not about roadworthy of a car is a human error because people are getting excited unnecessary therefore were continuously to caution our motorists to behave according.”)
Meanwhile, TRAC N4 — the company that manages the N4 toll road from South Africa to (SA) Maputo — says the recent violent protest in that country forced them to stop operations at their toll plaza.
TRAC spokesperson, Solange Soares-Nichilson says, “All we have kept on advising motorists to arrest of what is happening in that country and if they planning to travel there, be aware of what is happening and follow the advice of the people in that country, on whether travelling is allowed or not, our route continues to operate as and when we can and we are very confident that thing will get resolved in our beautiful Mozambique.”
Traffic volumes are expected to increase during the week as many companies will be opening. Cargo trucks are also expected to increase on the Maputo Corridor.
