Embassy of The United States of america in South Africa

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US Embassy in South Africa issues alert to stock up on food and water (MyBroadband)

The United States government has warned its citizens in South Africa to prepare for extended power cuts.

A US Government minerals and energy expert focusing on South Africa spoke to stakeholders at a meeting convened by the US Overseas Security Advisory Council. The embassy’s advisory comes after the US government told businesses and financial institutions operating in South Africa to In addition to stockpiling food and water, the embassy offered the following guidance: The embassy reminded US citizens travelling or living in South Africa that the country has a level 2 travel advisory, advising them to exercise increased caution due to crime and civil unrest. “The government of South Africa has declared a ‘State of Disaster’ in response to ongoing power shortages,” the embassy stated. “Further, ongoing conditions have led to an increase in protests and demonstrations, and in some cases civil unrest, throughout the country.”

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Major nation on the verge of 'collapse' (NEWS.com.au)

South Africa is on the verge of “collapse” amid rolling blackouts and warnings a total power grid failure could lead to mass rioting on the scale of a ...

“It’s been for such a long time, and the problem seems intractable,” he said. “And what we found is whenever these cameras break down there’s a spate of incidents. Ongama Mtimka, a lecturer at Nelson Mandela University, told Al Jazeera the “situation is very dire”. It’s deeply entrenched and it is highly organised.” “He subsequently collapsed, unable to walk. The South African electricity grid is incredibly unstable and that poses a very, very big danger in terms of mass civil unrest. “It’s making it easier to steal cables when the power’s off … And it’s only because it’s not governed by the ANC – every other province is falling apart.” “There are a few feeder lines from other countries, but not enough to help with a black start situation.” It’s only in the Western Cape province where you’ve got a pretty well run province. Ongoing conditions have led to increased protests and demonstrations, and in some cases, civil unrest, throughout the country.” In South Africa, currently statistics show that only 14.5 per cent of murder cases are actually solved.”

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