Transport Minister says Mozambique unrest had no impact on port operations in SA
Minister Barbara Creecy says the transportation of goods between South Africa and Mozambique has largely been without hiccups.
A burnt-out vehicle at the Lebombo border post following unrest on the Mozambican side of the border on 6 November 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/EWN
JOHANNESBURG -Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says tensions in Mozambique have had no negative impact on port operations in South Africa.
Last week, tensions reached boiling point in that country as protestors took to the streets of Maputo to the validity of last month's elections.
At least 30 people have died following the violence.
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Creecy said the transportation of goods between South Africa and Mozambique has largely been without hiccups.
She said since the border post opened on Saturday, they've managed to clear the backlog.
"I think there were 25km of trucks waiting, and those trucks were cleared. So, I think because the closure was relatively short-term, we haven't seen any diversion to our ports. My understanding is that normal processes are now operating at that border post," said Creecy.