Maseru, Sept. 15 — Tensions at the Maseru border post have escalated once again, leaving dozens of Basotho hawkers stranded and uncertain about when they will be allowed to cross into South Africa (SA).
Among those affected is Ms. Nteboheleng Mohlapisi, hawker from Semonkong who regularly imports goods from Durban. She shared that she and several others have been stuck at the Maseru bridge since Sunday night, with no clear communication on what will happen next.
‘’We have been sitting here since last night. We are hungry, thirsty, and tired, but above all, we are frustrated. This situation has become far too common’’, said Mohlapisi, speaking, seated on the pavement.
The disruption is the latest in a series of unresolved cross-border disputes between Lesotho and South African transport operators, which continue to impact small-scale traders who rely on cross-border business to earn a living.
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