Mosa Chabane requests Rimbi Travel suspension

A bus full of sneaky passengers exposed major holes in South Africa’s border controls.

Bus interception in the Free State

• Free State authorities stopped a Rimbi Travel bus on 3 April 2026.
• The bus was moving from Zimbabwe to Cape Town when checked.
• Officials found 32 undocumented passengers hiding on board illegally.
• 43 passengers had proper processing at Beitbridge Port of Entry.

Undocumented passenger pickup

• Allegedly picked up in Makhado and Johannesburg after border entry.
• BMA flagged serious breaches in cross-border passenger handling.
• Chabane highlighted that the violation undermined immigration and border integrity.
• The operator faced potential suspension pending an investigation into lapses.

Official warnings and accountability

• Mosa Chabane called for strict consequences against the bus company.
• Enforcement meant to discourage deliberate lawbreaking by operators.
• Authorities praised for vigilance and decisive intervention at checkpoints.
• Clear messaging aimed to strengthen compliance in the transport sector.