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

Tensions are running high in Mozambique as protests against the October 9 election results intensify.South Africa's Border Management Authority has shut down the Lebombo port of entry again.Numerous truck drivers have been attacked and their trucks damaged and looted.

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,