Swaziland bans trucks at peak hours

MBABANE -- Road freight vehicles have been banned from the highway entering Swaziland’s capital Mbabane from the east and south from 16.30 to 18.30 in response to continuing fatal accidents caused by trucks. Police Commissioner Isaac Magagula ordered trucks off the dangerous 3km section of steep switchback highway descending Malagwane Mountain in response to a public outcry against accidents caused by commercial vehicles. “We will review the days and times but for now trucks will have to park during peak afternoon hours,” said Magagula. The highway is Mbabane’s only connection with the Matsapha Industrial Estate, the commercial town Manzini, the routes to Mozambique and Durban and the new King Mswati III international airport, which however is not yet in use.