Mbali Dhlamini8 November 2024 | 13:45

BMA partially reopens Lebombo border post as Mozambique unrest continues

The port of entry has been closed after tensions escalated on the Mozambican side.

BMA partially reopens Lebombo border post as Mozambique unrest continues

South African authorities shut the Lebombo border post with Mozambique on 7 November 2024 as unrest continued in that country. Picture: Jacques Nelles/EWN

JOHANNESBURG - The Border Management Authority (BMA) has partially reopened the Lebombo border post.

The port of entry has been closed after tensions escalated on the Mozambican side.

Protests erupted in the neighbouring country shortly after the announcement of election results.

The ruling FRELIMO party won the 7 October polls, a result which the opposition say was rigged.

Violent unrest linked to the election outcomes has resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people.

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