SA shuts Mozambique border crossing again
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South Africa suspended operations at its main border crossing with Mozambique, a key coal and chrome export hub, as election-related protests flared in the southeast African nation. Demonstrators on the Mozambican side angered by the result of the country’s October 9 elections, blocked the route that often processes more than 1 000 trucks a day en route to Maputo’s port. Over the weekend they also forced authorities to shut two power plants and targeted other key infrastructure. The Lebombo border port of
entry has halted operations for general cargo processing and passenger movements, South Africa’s Border Management Authority said in a statement. Phemelo speaks to BMA Spokesperson, Mmemme Mogosti.
entry has halted operations for general cargo processing and passenger movements, South Africa’s Border Management Authority said in a statement. Phemelo speaks to BMA Spokesperson, Mmemme Mogosti.
