Mozambique's election results are in limbo after allegations of voter rigging, prompting fears of unrest and impacting South Africa's energy security.
JOHANNESBURG - The possibility of further unrest in Mozambique has been highlighted as an issue of national security as South Africa n authorities remain on high alert. On Monday, the Mozambican Constitutional Council will announce the outcome of the country's October presidential election results - following a recount and verification process due to claims of voter rigging.
The issue has seen the country cast into turmoil as all freight and business operations in Maputo were brought to a standstill.ALSO READ: The N4 corridor between South Africa and Mozambique is a key passage for the freight industry, carrying chrome, coal, and other minerals to the port of Maputo.A gas pipeline stretching 865km from Mozambique is responsible for supplying 90% of South Africa's gas. Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Ronald Lamola emphasised how crucial it was to protect the corridor. 'In terms of energy security, this corridor is very important for South Africa as you are aware, for petroleum products and for gas, through the pipeline. So, this meeting has also looked at mitigating measures in that regard.' Lamola was speaking in Mpumalanga following a bilateral engagement with Mozambican authorities on Wednesday. Minister Ronald Lamola and SA Ministers meet Mozambique's Minister of Interior, Mr Pascoal Ronda, and his delegation at Paradise Creek Lodge, Mpumalanga, to discuss shared challenges and strengthen collaboration
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