Flood subsides but Martins Drift border remains closed
Thursday, March 20, 2014
“Water has subsided on the Botswana side and we are just waiting for South Africa to conclude their inspections,” said Martins Drift Police Station Commander Gaokganelwe Rannyena. But seven days later, the border post remains closed.
Rannyena said that the South African authorities have suggested that inspection be carried out on the affected areas to ascertain that the road was safe to cross.
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