By Paul Nyathi|South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa urged all Zimbabweans on Friday to accept the election of Emmerson Mnangagwa as president after a poll marred by violence.

“President Ramaphosa has appealed to all political leaders and the people of Zimbabwe to accept the outcome of the election and should they have challenges, they must follow legal remedies provided for in the constitution and electoral law,” the presidency said in a statement.

Ramaphosa is also the Chairperson the Southern African Development Community.

Meanwhile, the streets of the capital city Harare were quiet early on Friday, with traffic thinner than usual. Water cannons and anti-riot police remained outside the MDC offices, a reminder of the clashes between opposition and the security forces this week.