By Amy Musgrave
With rising concerns in South Africa about the impact of unrest and post-election violence in Mozambique, the country has beefed up security along the border with its neighbour.
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) said on Sunday that due to the unrest, which included a prison riot on Christmas Day that left 33 people dead and enabled over 1500 inmates to escape, it had intensified its operations.
“These developments have understandably raised apprehensions among South African citizens regarding the potential cross-border implications. South Africa remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens and upholding regional stability,” it said in a statement.
The intensified operations aimed to prevent and combat any opportunistic crimes that may arise as a result of the unrest, both during and after the protests.
NATJOINTS said the South African government was continuing to actively engage the Mozambican government at
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