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Border post · South Africa to Lesotho

Maseru Bridge

FREE STATE · 29.30°S 27.45°E

Short answer: Maseru Bridge border post is open 24 hours a day on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Maseru Bridge in Lesotho.

Hours24 hours
Other sideMaseru Bridge (Lesotho)
Nearest townLadybrand
RoadN8 / A2

What to know

The IOL Easter 2026 report said Maseru Bridge would be 'open until 18:00' on 2, 3, 5 and 6 April 2026. That looks like a reporting slip, since the BMA list, Wikipedia and Drive South Africa all give 24 hours; treat late-evening crossings at peaks with care.

Main crossing into Maseru, Lesotho's capital.

One of six ports picked in April 2026 for a public private partnership rebuild aimed at a one-stop border post.

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 Lesotho before you go.

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Sources

  1. Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  2. SARS Customs, list of border posts (last updated 20/12/2024) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  3. Wikipedia, Lesotho and South Africa border crossings table · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  4. Drive South Africa, South Africa border crossing guide (updated 29 July 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  5. IOL, BMA Easter 2026 border hours (2 April 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026