JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's border authority said on Saturday it had partially reopened its main crossing with neighbour Mozambique, where last month's disputed election sparked protests, raising safety concerns.

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

At least 21 people have been killed in Mozambique and scores injured in protests in which demonstrators have burned tyres, blocked roads and marched to Frelimo offices.

The Electoral Reform Consultation Panel is calling for submissions on why, how and whether the current South African electoral system should be reformed, changed or even replaced.

Thousands of protesters continued to pour into the streets of Mozambique's capital Maputo on Thursday over the outcome of the Oct 9 presidential poll. This came as South Africa's Border Management Authority temporarily closed its border post with the neighboring Mozambique due to security concerns following the ongoing post-election unrest.

South Africa has temporarily closed its primary border crossing with Mozambique due to safety concerns. ・South Africa temporarily closes primary border crossing with Mozambique. ・South Africa closed the Lebombo border crossing in Mpumalanga province after reports of vehicles being set ablaze on the Mozambican side.