Mozambique: Protestors blocking Ponta do Ouro border with South Africa, Feb. 14

Event

Protestors are preventing South African vehicles from entering Mozambique through the Ponta do Ouro border crossing, Feb. 14. This is reportedly in reaction to the recent burning of Mozambican vehicles in KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa.

The protest will likely cause transport disruption along the N22 (South Africa) and N200 (Mozambique) highways. Clashes between police and protesters could occur. Opportunistic looters may target stationary vehicles, including both private and cargo transport vehicles; altercations between demonstrators and drivers are possible.

Advice

Plan for travel delays as authorities process backlog traffic. Avoid the protest due to possible clashes. Consider using alternative border crossings until the situation stabilizes. Reconfirm the status of road routes before departure. Do not drive through protester roadblocks until officials have cleared them. Heed the instructions of authorities.