Overloaded Zimbabwe buses stopped on N1: 65 passengers without passports
Limpopo transport officials have intercepted two buses from Zimbabwe carrying 178 passengers, with both vehicles exceeding their authorised capacity and dozens of passengers reportedly lacking passports.
On Friday morning, two overloaded buses were intercepted traveling on the N1 near Polokwane, carrying a total of 178 passengers. Both buses were found to be exceeding their carrying capacities by 13 and 16 passengers, respectively. The Limpopo Transport and Community Safety Department reported that 65 passengers, including 28 minors, did not have passports.
The first bus, with a capacity of 75, was carrying 88 people, while the second bus, with a capacity of 74, was transporting 90 passengers. Both buses were overweight and issued fines. Immigration officials and K9 dogs were present to verify documentation and conduct further checks. The drivers will be charged under Section 42 of the Immigration Act for aiding and abetting illegal foreigners.
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