The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has arrested a 42-year-old police sergeant stationed at the Lebombo Port of Entry for alleged corruption following a targeted operation conducted on Monday, 8 June. The arrest stems from information received through Crime Intelligence regarding criminal activities at the Lebombo Port of Entry.…
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has successfully processed the departure of 933 Mozambican nationals from South Africa to Mozambique through the Lebombo Port of Entry. This was confirmed by Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato on Wednesday, June 3. Of the 933 individuals processed, 349 originated from the Lindela Holding Facility and…
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has given an update on the operational situation at the Lebombo Port of Entry following heightened movements during the Christmas period. Dr Masiapato confirmed that on 25 December 2025 on Christmas Day, the BMA successfully processed over 18 450…
MBOMBELA – Operation Paseka has proven to be effective during the Easter weekend as the South African Police Services (SAPS) recorded very low crime figures. This was disclosed by the Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi. He has appreciated all law enforcement agencies…
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has reported that operations at the Lebombo Port of Entry are proceeding smoothly, with no significant incidents or challenges recorded. The processing of cargo on both arrival and departure continues as normal, with efficient facilitation ensuring seamless movement of…
Cocaine to the estimated value of about R29.3 million was reportedly found in a truck which was intercepted in Lebombo Port of Entry on Saturday morning, December 3. It is alleged that the driver of a truck (with Gauteng registration number plates) crossed the Port of Entry from Mozambique into…
Three people, including an immigration officer, a police officer and a hawker were arrested at the Lebombo Port of entry on Friday. READ | Smuggled vehicle worth R2.7 million gathering dust at Lebombo Border This is following allegations of fraud and corruption by some officials at the border post. According to Hawks…
KOMATIPOORT – A smuggled vehicle worth about R2.7 million has been left abandoned at the Lebombo Port of Entry three weeks ago. According to Lebombo Border Post Manager, Col Obe Maditsi, it is alleged that the Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG belongs to one of the Mozambican President’s sons. “The vehicle had…
KOMATIPOORT – Frustrated South African and Mozambican nationals have been stuck in long queues at the Lebombo Port of Entry for past three days. Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Gabisile Shabalala accompanied by the Head of Department, Busisiwe Nkuna visited the border today and interacted with both nationals who…