Where does Van Rooyens Gate border post go?

It crosses to Van Rooyen's Gate in Lesotho. The nearest South African town is Wepener.

Border post · South Africa to Lesotho

Van Rooyens Gate

Q: What time does Van Rooyens Gate border post open and close?

06:00 to 22:00 on the South African side. Often extended at peaks: 24 hours on 24 December 2025 and 2 April 2026, to midnight on other peak days..

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Short answer: Van Rooyens Gate border post is open from 06:00 to 22:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Van Rooyen's Gate in Lesotho.

Hours06:00 to 22:00

Other sideVan Rooyen's Gate (Lesotho)

Nearest townWepener

What to know

Often extended at peaks: 24 hours on 24 December 2025 and 2 April 2026, to midnight on other peak days.

Leads to Mafeteng.

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

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, Lesotho 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
IOL, BMA Easter 2026 border hours (2 April 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026