What time does Mahamba border post open and close?

07:00 to 22:00 on the South African side. Extended to midnight on 23 and 24 December 2025..

Where does Mahamba border post go?

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

Border post · South Africa to Eswatini

Mahamba

MPUMALANGA · 27.11°S 31.07°E

Short answer: Mahamba border post is open from 07:00 to 22:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Mahamba in Eswatini.

Hours07:00 to 22:00

Other sideMahamba (Eswatini)

Nearest towneMkhondo (Piet Retief)

RoadR543 / MR9

What to know

Extended to midnight on 23 and 24 December 2025.

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
30.2 KM
LA Guest House
Hotel · Market Street, Piet Retief
+27 17 826 2837
29.8 KM
Welverdiend Guest House
Hotel · Kruger Street
+27 79 513 5302
30.2 KM
Dusk to Dawn
Guest house
11.7 KM
Beke beke
Campsite
19.0 KM
Boekenhout kamp
Chalet
19.3 KM
Emahlathini Guest Farm
Guest house
30.3 KM
Sundowners Lodge
Hotel
30.2 KM

Sources

Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
SARS Customs, list of border posts (last updated 20/12/2024) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
BMA festive season operational plan 2025/2026 (December 2025) · 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