South Africa's border agency stated that only small vehicles and individuals will be permitted to cross the border into Mozambique.

South Africa has announced the suspension of truck traffic at the Lebombo border crossing with Mozambique starting Tuesday, citing security concerns. This decision comes amid violent protests in Mozambique, which erupted in late October following the electoral authority's announcement of Daniel Chapo, the ruling party’s presidential candidate, as the winner of a disputed election. Allegations of vote rigging have fueled unrest since the October election.

On Monday, Mozambique’s Constitutional Council, the highest court in the country, confirmed the election results, extending the Frelimo party’s fifty-year dominance in power. In response to the situation, South Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA) stated that the suspension of truck traffic would remain in effect "until we are given assurance that the corridor is protected by military as well as the police on the Mozambican side," according to BMA Commissioner Mike Masiapato, as reported by public broadcaster SABC.

The border agency clarified that only small vehicles and individuals will be allowed to cross into Mozambique. This decision was reportedly made prior to the Constitutional Council’s confirmation of the election results. The Lebombo border serves as the primary crossing point for goods and freight traffic between the two nations.

Last month, South Africa temporarily closed the busy border crossing due to the ongoing post-election violence in Mozambique.