Where does Emahlathini border post go?

It crosses to Sicunusa in Eswatini. The nearest South African town is eMkhondo (Piet Retief).

Border post · South Africa to Eswatini

Emahlathini

Q: What time does Emahlathini border post open and close?

08:00 to 18:00 on the South African side.

MPUMALANGA · 26.86°S 30.91°E

Short answer: Emahlathini border post is open from 08:00 to 18:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Sicunusa in Eswatini.

Hours08:00 to 18:00

Other sideSicunusa (Eswatini)

Nearest towneMkhondo (Piet Retief)

RoadMR4 (Eswatini side)

What to know

Bring your passport, the vehicle's registration papers and, for a hired car, the rental company's letter of authority to take it across. Check the rules for Eswatini before you go.

StaySightsEat & drinkHikingFishing

Places to stay within 40 km

Sundowners Caravan Park
Campsite · Piet Retief
+27 71 612 5094
18.2 KM
LA Guest House
Hotel · Market Street, Piet Retief
+27 17 826 2837
18.7 KM
Welverdiend Guest House
Hotel · Kruger Street
+27 79 513 5302
20.4 KM
Dusk to Dawn
Guest house
38.4 KM
Emahlathini Guest Farm
Guest house
1.8 KM
Sundowners Lodge
Hotel
18.2 KM
Waterside Lodge & Caravan Park
Campsite
20.0 KM

Sources

Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
Wikipedia, Eswatini and South Africa border crossings table · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
Drive South Africa, South Africa border crossing guide (updated 29 July 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026