Concern over South Africa attacks on Mozambican cars

The Mozambican government has expressed concern over repeated attacks on vehicles with the national number plate in South Africa.

In the latest incident, a group of unknown criminals, still at large, set alight six vehicles belonging to Mozambican citizens, including a passenger bus, which was carrying around 35 passengers and was bound for the port city of Durban.

The attack took place about 90 km (55 miles) from the Ponta de Ouro border crossing between the two countries.

There are no reports of deaths or injuries. The victims were rescued by the South African authorities and escorted back to the border.

In addition to setting fire to the vehicles, the criminals also stole belongings from the vehicles.

Mozambican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Veronica Macamo described the situation as worrying. She says her government cannot explain the phenomenon and has demanded an explanation from South Africa.