# Beitbridge Bottleneck Explained | Johannesburg News

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Published: 2026-07-27T01:56:48+00:00
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Freight trucks are stuck at Beitbridge due to bottlenecks on the Zimbabwean side—not South Africa’s. The BMA says Zimbabwe’s parking shortages and slower cargo clearance are causing delays, and they’re working with counterparts to fix it. Meanwhile, nearly 73,000 foreign nationals have been repatriated in under a month, with border enforcement ramping up against illegal crossings. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/409c1e955a694d3b

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