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Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy says South Africa and Mozambique are entering a “solution phase” in efforts to resolve long-standing congestion challenges at the Lebombo Port of Entry. 8 Apr 2026. The facility will serve as a hub where key agencies, including border management, customs and law enforcement, will operate together. Enhancements include camera installations to monitor vehicle movement and infrastructure improvements to streamline cargo processing. Customs systems are also being installed and are expected to be completed within the next few months, ahead of the busy December period. Once fully operational, the facility will allow for prioritisation of pre-cleared cargo and provide dedicated space for inspections.

One-stop border A detailed processing plan has already been agreed upon by stakeholders, outlining staged procedures at both Kilometre 7 and the main port of entry. These measures are expected to support the rollout of a “one-stop border” system aimed at speeding up freight movement. “With the implementation of these measures and systems, a one-stop border concept will be activated,” Creecy said.

The Minister also highlighted plans to develop a “single window” platform, which would allow traders to interact with multiple government agencies through a single system, reducing duplication and delays. However, she stressed that success depends on alignment between South Africa and Mozambique. “These efforts will be in vain if our systems are not coordinated and aligned with those of our sister country,” she said, adding that similar progress is needed at Mozambique’s Kilometre 4 site.

Creecy said the improvements are part of a broader effort to enhance trade and passenger movement, noting that transporters remain the most affected by border inefficiencies. “We are now at a solution phase to a problem that has engulfed our two nations for a while and choking movements to the detriment of our economies,” she said.