South Africa has closed its border again with Mozambique, where post-election protests have escalated, leading to clashes between protesters and the police.

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JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's border authority said on Saturday it had partially reopened its main crossing with neighbour Mozambique, where last month's disputed election sparked protests, raising safety concerns.

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South Africa has temporarily closed its primary border crossing with Mozambique due to safety concerns. ・South Africa temporarily closes primary border crossing with Mozambique. ・South Africa closed the Lebombo border crossing in Mpumalanga province after reports of vehicles being set ablaze on the Mozambican side.