South Africa has closed one of its busiest border crossings with Mozambique following violent post-electoral protests in the neighbouring country.The protests have led to deadly clashes in several cities following last month's disputed presidential election,

As deadly post-election protests in Mozambique intensify, South Africa has closed its main border with the neighbouring country, citing safety concerns. Opposition supporters in Mozambique have taken to the streets,

Mozambican authorities have threatened to deploy soldiers to quell post-election protests that have engulfed the country after the opposition rejected the results of the country’s polls which saw the Frelimo party extend its 58-year rule.

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa has temporarily closed its main border crossing with Mozambique over safety concerns, its border authority said on Wednesday, as protests against last month's disputed election in Mozambique continued to escalate.

South Africa has temporarily closed its Lebombo border crossing with Mozambique following violent protests over Mozambique’s contested presidential election. Tensions erupted last month after Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo was declared the winner with 71% of the vote,

The Border Management Authority said South African officials are on the ground, with seven officials from Mozambique having requested refuge on the SA side for safety and protection.