Ahead of this week’s 2024 US election, there’s still no clear favourite. And the ramifications of a shock result will be felt in South Africa.

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,

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.