The reintroduction of load-shedding has affected cellular connectivity and networks necessary for working with the SA Revenue Service (Sars) and immigration at Skilpadshek Border Post, Transit Assistance Bureau “Transist” has been told.
In a forwarded message posted on Transist’s WhatsApp group, a source said they had started releasing trucks manually last night.
“We are not printing CN2 (clearing documents) because of the network. But we will provide manual release letters which can be used to get CN2s when the system is back.”
Until technicians have resolved network problems, connectivity alternatives remain in place.
Transist said it would provide an update as soon as new information from the important crossing into Botswana had been received.
It is not the first time in recent weeks that the most important access point from South Africa onto the Trans-Kalahari Corridor through to Namibia has been compromised.
At least this time it’s not because of Covid-19 – for a change.
