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Based on the ongoing situation in South Africa, there have been social media posts claiming that Mozambique has blocked more than 5,000 vehicles that were heading to South Africa.
The posts further allege that this action is a response to what is being done by some South African citizens, who are reportedly driving out foreign nationals living in the country without legal residence permits.
The posts further allege that this action is a response to what is being done by some South African citizens, who are reportedly driving out foreign nationals living in the country without legal residence permits.
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- The claim
The claim states that the government or authorities of "Mozambique blocked over 5,000 South African trucks passing through its country."
Verdict: Misleading/Lack context
While it is true that upwards of 5,000 South African cargo trucks faced severe blockages and were stranded trying to move through the corridor, the phrasing of the claim is highly misleading regarding who was responsible.
Not a Government Sanction: The Republic of Mozambique did not issue an official state blockade or ban on South African cargo. The disruptions were the result of civilian protests and political demonstrators blocking economic corridors.
Mutual Suspension for Safety: In reality, authorities on both sides of the border (including South Africa’s Border Management Authority) actively halted truck processing to ensure the physical safety of the drivers and to protect vehicles from being looted or burned amid volatile protests.
The statement inaccurately frames an internal security and protest crisis as a hostile geopolitical trade blockade initiated by the Mozambican government.
