Border post · South Africa to Eswatini
Oshoek
Short answer: Oshoek border post is open from 07:00 to 22:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Ngwenya in Eswatini.
Hours07:00 to 22:00
Other sideNgwenya (Eswatini)
Nearest townCarolina
RoadN17 / MR3
What to know
Main crossing to Mbabane.
One of six ports picked in April 2026 for a public private partnership rebuild aimed at a one-stop border post.
Briefly closed 27 to 31 January 2025 after a runaway truck crashed into vehicles at the port.
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
2- 32.8 KM
- Kromdraai18.7 KMHostel
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
- 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
- SAnews, BMA suspends operations at Oshoek (27 January 2025) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026