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What you need to know before driving across a border

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Whether you're heading in or out of South Africa, being prepared for crossing a border will make your journey stress-free. WesBank has created a border-crossing guide just for you. Finding accommodation and planning which routes to take are part of the fun of going on holiday. After all, travel is about the journey, not just the destination. But all of that can come to a standstill if you've missed an important bit of paperwork such as a border letter. This is a letter that you need to present to officials at South Africa's border posts when crossing into another country. It confirms …

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Border-Crossing Preparation

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For many people, their holiday excitement starts months before they actually hit the road. Planning accommodation, routes and stopovers are part of the fun, but everything can come crashing to a halt if you've missed a crucial bit of paperwork such as a border letter. "Even the best-made plans can be ruined if you've forgotten to get your border letter and certified copies of your vehicle registration," says Rudolf Mahoney, Head of Brand and Communications at WesBank. "We've made the process of getting these letters as easy as possible, but sometimes motorists just aren't aware of what is …

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Laurie Levine crosses the Port Elizabeth border

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Singer songwriter Laurie Levine, best known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics, sets out once again to connect with her fans across the globe with her 2013 release, Border Crossing. Since winning the Best Producer Award for Six Winters at the 2012 SAMA awards, Dan Roberts and Laurie Levine have teamed up once again to produce a groundbreaking fourth album which heralds a new direction. While retaining her folk roots, Laurie has broadened her sound to embrace swamp rock and Memphis soul. Horns and soaring backing vocals provide an enigmatic backdrop to a collection of songs that …

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