Here are the latest conditions for movement at the borders

471
Photo by ConvertKit on Unsplash

The neighbouring Republic of South Africa is on Corona Virus (COVID-19) level three lockdown, therefore National Emergency Command Centre (NECC) informs the nation that the following conditions are meant to ease movement across the border during this period;

Only registered logistics companies delivering goods in South Africa or Lesotho will be allowed at the borders during this period that is truck drivers, fuel tankers and courier companies. These companies should meet the following:

  1. Availability of Import/Exporter code for the importer, which is a SARS requirement.
  2. Certified copy of the Traders License instead of original.
  3. Certified copy of the Tax Clearance Certificate instead of original.
  4. Copy of the Quotation/ Order/ Manifest for the goods to be collected.

Unregistered companies or traders collecting goods in RSA must produce the following:

  1. Importer/Exporter registration permit issued by SARS (the physical permit not just the code);
  2. Business documents corresponding with the Import/Exporter permit;
  3. Permit to perform essential services, corresponding with all of the above; and
  4. Invoice/Order to proof that they are collecting goods, corresponding with all of the above.

Essential services providers will also be allowed provided that they produce the following:

  1. Business documents;
  2. Business Permit to perform essential services;
  3. Letter from the employer to perform essential services;
  4. Proof from the contracting party that they will be rendering services to the contracting party; and
  5. If they have goods, they must be declared with SARS.

These essential services providers are advised to approach South African High Commission in Maseru if they wish to collect goods in RSA.

Comments

Selibeng.com
Whether you are looking for your first job, a better job or just want to manage the direction of your career, explore educational opportunities, and/or pursue entrepreneurship, Selibeng.com offers the resources you need to make it happen.