The volume of minerals exported out of the Congo has forced authorities to open all three borders.
The stolen vehicle was headed for Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania or Zambia.
In 2013 a tanker collision caused a massive blast and a resultant fire in which 43 trucks were burnt out.
Officials anticipate a flood of people moving across SA border posts during the festive season.
“Transporters have requested the reinstatement of the old processing system.” – Cargo Movement Update
Import and export cargo will be cleared without drivers having to leave their trucks.
Stolen Eskom tower batteries and solar panels were recovered during an intelligence-driven operation.
The suspects had attempted to smuggle R1,9 million in stolen property across the Mozambique border.
About 2 700 cross-border trucks were prevented from leaving mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Only 15% of an initial pledge of R2.9 billion has been paid over to the Border Management Authority.
The BMA will redevelop six ports of entry as one-stop border posts to improve efficiency.
