One thing that became apparent is that with proper planning and dedication, the authorities managed to be on top of the situation and in the process managed to serve the travelling community efficiently without compromising on security.
Of note was the leading of the team leaders who did a sterling job by being where the action was and making quick and timely decisions, this saw the equitable distribution of travellers to the numerous processing points and yes, it was a beauty for once in so many years to pass through Beitbridge.
On the negative side, we would like to mention the late deployment of relief staff by Zimra but the moment that the staff arrived we saw a marked improvement in processing time. The method that Zimra used in releasing motor vehicles was quite effective as officers were approaching clients to inspect vehicles unlike the previous years when travellers had to look for officers.
We are still to see the last of the waves of travellers going either way as schools and industry open next week, its our hope that the professionalism and dedication shown during the past four weeks will continue and that travellers will have a pleasant experience of crossing Beitbridge.
We believe a proper analysis will be carried out by the different stake holders and remedial action taken where flaws in the system were noted.
Unlike last year, we believe when the Ministers of Home Affairs from both Zimbabwe and South Africa meet it will be to congratulate each other's team for a job well done.
You, the travellers were wonderful, patient and very understanding.
Those of you who still have to travel, we would like to wish you a safe journey to your various bases across southern Africa.
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