Bribery and corruption are alive and well at South Africa’s border posts, evidenced by an increasing number of non-tariff barrier (NTB) complaints – and feedback from agents and transporters.
Truck drivers, particularly foreign-owned transport companies, continue to be targeted and this is likely to continue until companies and drivers stop playing into the hands of the corrupt officials, according to FTW sources.
“We are aware that some transporters give their drivers a certain amount of cash to clear their goods quickly and avoid hefty fines or delays,” said Mike Fitzmaurice, head of the Federation of East and Southern African Road Transport Associations (Fesarta).
He told FTW that issues often arose out of a misinterpretation of cross-border or transit regulations or simple extortion. “However, when the drivers pay a bribe to avoid a ticket, there is no proof for us to be able to follow up on their behalf.”
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http://www.ftwonline.co.za/FTWeditions/2015/2157-3July2015/page3.html
FTW pick: Transporters play into the hands of corrupt officials
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