President Cyril Ramaphosa has dispatched former South African cabinet minister Sydney Mufamadi as his special envoy to engage stakeholders in Mozambique over the neighbouring country’s post-election crisis.
The South African government expressed concern over the ongoing protests and reports of individuals escaping from a maximum-security prison during this period of unrest.
“These developments have understandably raised apprehensions among South African citizens regarding potential cross-border implications,” the South African government said in a statement late Sunday.
It emphasised the importance of meaningful engagement among all stakeholders to restore peace and foster unity in Mozambique.
“To demonstrate South Africa’s commitment towards finding an amicable solution to the impasse in Mozambique, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent Professor Sydney Mufamadi as a special envoy to engage all relevant stakeholders.”
The move underscores South Africa’s commitment to ensuring regional stability and the safety of its citizens amid ongoing protests in Mozambique.
South Africa’s National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure has intensified operations along the South Africa-Mozambique border to prevent and combat opportunistic crimes that may arise as a result of the unrest.
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