Load shedding has now officially become an international issue, and devastating power cuts have ‘halted’ operations at the Beitbridge border.

There are claims that Zimbabwean nationals who want to return back to their country are refused to cross the border post by Border Guards

A suspect was arrested at the Beitbridge Border Post trying to smuggle commercial explosives into South Africa.

A suspect was arrested at the Beitbridge Border Post trying to smuggle commercial explosives into South Africa.

Minister of Home Affairs Dr. Aaron Mostoaledi has deployed Border Guards to build a better border management authority

Police have raised concerns over an increase in the smuggling of stolen goods from South Africa to Zimbabwe through the Beitbridge border.

Breaking out of a quarantine facility in Zimbabwe? The search is on for 12 COVID positive deportees from South Africa.

“With this facility, we aim to cut indirect and direct costs of trade associated with border post effectiveness and efficiency”, AfreximBank said.

After the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s (DPWI) disastrous and failed work on the Beitbridge border post, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has said plans are afoot to renovate

Home Affairs have outlined plans to reopen key international borders, allowing more foreign nationals and SA citizens to travel in and out of the country.

High-level talks and coordinating SADC guidelines on the coronavirus pandemic should have been used to prevent the border crises, the Pretoria-based Institute for Security Studies (ISS) said.

South Africa might just have to hold its breath again. The NCCC is meeting to discuss lockdown measures on Wednesday – with border security on the agenda.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has slammed those calling for ‘complete border closures’ at Beitbridge – and the EFF representative has an entirely different suggestion.

Herman Mashaba has weighed in on the situation at the Beitbridge border, as swathes of South Africans demand that the crossing must close.

Scores of Zimbabweans made a late dash for Beitbridge overnight, causing a severe backlog – and significant overcrowding – at the border post.

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs said the congestion at the Beitbridge Border Post with Zimbabwe has been cleared and traffic flow has returned to normal.

At least four truck drivers and one Zimbabwean woman have died at the Beitbridge border post amid major delays and congestion over the past couple of days.

Aaron Motsoaledi said the Beitbridge Border crisis was caused by truck drivers, while the RFA believes it is due to new COVID-19 regulations.

Travellers have been queuing up by the Beitbridge border post, many with the hopes of seeing their families during the festive season

While the border post is usually busy over the festive season, additional delays were caused by earlier curfew times and COVID-19 protocols.

The Beitbridge ‘washing line’ leaves much to be desired and relevant departments need to urgently address the situation, say the DA.

The DA said the R37m fence recently erected between South Africa and Zimbabwe has collapsed.

Both parties had sought more time to file affidavits. The matter will be heard on Friday, 16 October 2020

Patricia De Lille has been accused of writing a letter, instructing officials, to push the Beitbridge border fence tender through quickly.

De Lille has been told that her involvement in the alleged Beitbridge border fence corruption will be investigated by National Treasury.