Post-electoral: Eight thousand mineworkers cancel visits to Mozambique fearing violent protests
Just In: South Africa’s Lebombo port of entry set to close amid violent post-election protest in Mozambique – report
10:14 CAT | 05 Nov 2024
Screen grab: @Cidiachissungo/X
The Border Management Authority (BMA) is set to close the Lebombo port of entry following violent protests in Mozambique.
The protests started at the end of last month in Maputo after Mozambique’s election results were announced.
BMA commissioner Michael Masiapato confirmed there was violence at Ressano Garcia, a small area in Maputo Province, located close to the Lebombo port of entry.
He said the South African side was not affected, but safety measures needed to be taken.
“Some buildings have been set alight. At the moment we are working on securing the Lebombo border as well as travellers’ safety. The border will be closed to ensure the safety of travellers,” he told News24 on Tuesday night.
Ressano Garcia border 📍between #Mozambique and South Africa is on fire after an immigration officer “allegedly” shot a civilian. As retaliation, population is setting fire.
Will update on this#FreeMozambique #MozambiqueElections pic.twitter.com/l9rkcGrTkU— Cídia Chissungo (@Cidiachissungo) November 5, 2024
PLEASE NOTE: 05/11 at 20:14 #CAUTION Protest action in various parts of the #TRACN4route in Mozambique #Maputo #RessanoGarcia. Border operations at a standstill. Please avoid the border area and drive with caution.
— TRAC N4 Toll Route (@TRACN4route) November 5, 2024
Source: News24
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