Cross Border Road Transport Agency now makes use of revised application forms for goods and passengers
THE NEW, computerised permit-issuing system introduced late last year by the Cross Border Road Transport Agency is now under control, said CBRTA spokesman Maryna du Plessis.
The teething problems experienced during the first few weeks of operation, are over, she said. The benefits of the new system to the clients are numerous. These include shorter issuing times, more up-to-date information and availability of valuable statistics.
The agency now makes use of revised application forms for goods and passengers. On completion of the application form, customers will be issued with a reference number.
The following documents must be supplied with each new application form: registration certificate of each vehicle being applied for; valid certificate of fitness (COF) or road worthy certificate for each vehicle; a copy of the registration certificate of the company/close corporation; a copy of an identification document for a one-man concern; completed passenger lists or consignment notes as prescribed in respect of journeys undertaken with the previous permits.
No permits will be issued without these documents. In the interests of road safety, the Regulatory Committee decided that no permit would be granted without proof of passengers' liability insurance, said du Plessis.
Details of all border posts crossed must be filled in on the application forms. The Department of Finance recently reduced the border posts used for commercial purposes from 56 to 19 only.
The designated posts for Botswana are Groblers Bridge, Kopfontein, Ramatlabama and Skilpadsnek. For Namibia they are Vioolsdrfit and Nakop, for Swaziland, Golela, Mahamba Jeppes Reef, Oshoek, Nerston and Border Gate and for Lesotho - Maseru Bridge, Ficksburg Bridge, Qachasnek, Van Rooyensnek and Caledonspoort. The other two border posts are Lebombo for Mozambique and Beit Bridge for Zimbabwe.
South Africa implemented its revised VAT Export Incentive Scheme in November last year and
the measures relating to imports became effective on January 4.
By Anna Cox
