China News Service, July 1st, according to the WeChat public account of the Chinese Consulate in Cape Town, since December last year, there have been several consecutive attacks against Chinese citizens in the Consulate of the Cape Town in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa In the case of kidnapping, the victims include minors overseas Chinese. The kidnappers used their tactics to track the victims, to trick the victims to get off the bus or to kidnap them on remote roads, and hijacked them to poor settlements such as Khayelitsha and Philippi, and demanded a high ransom from their families. At present, the abducted overseas Chinese have all returned home safely, and the relevant cases are still under investigation.

　　Judging from the above kidnapping cases, it cannot be ruled out that there are professional gangs specialized in organized kidnappings against my overseas Chinese. With the release of the epidemic in South Africa and the relaxation of control measures, the backlog of social contradictions will further catalyze the deterioration of public order, and the number of vicious crimes may continue to increase.

　　The Consulate General in Cape Town will continue to intensify its efforts to urge the Western Provincial Government and police departments to take effective measures to protect the personal and property safety of our overseas Chinese, and reminds the overseas Chinese to be highly vigilant of the current security situation in the consular district and the signs of the above cases. Strengthen self-prevention.

　　1. Pay close attention to local security information. Close the store as early as possible, avoid traveling at night, and avoid going to high-security areas. Travel routes should be planned in advance, try to choose roads, and bypass roads to avoid passing through remote or easily blocked road sections.

　　Second, showing wealth without showing money. Be low-key, avoid carrying or using large amounts of cash and large bank cards in public places, and avoid wearing expensive watches or jewelry that can easily attract the attention of criminals.

　　3. Strengthen self-prevention awareness and ability. Avoid minors traveling alone. Before committing crimes, criminals often step on and track them in advance. It is necessary to strengthen vigilance, find suspicious persons and take preventive measures in time, and call the police for help in time.

　　4. In the event of a distress, the victim's primary goal is to ensure personal safety and avoid direct conflict with criminals. Family members should stay calm and ask the South Police or our library and the local Chinese police and civilian cooperation center for help as soon as possible.

　　Helpline:

　　South African Police: 10111

　　South African emergency number: 112 or 10177

　　Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town: 0723096634

　　Cape Town Chinese Police Center: 0833128111

　　Cape West Coast Chinese Police and Civic Center: 0798748888

　　Northern Cape Chinese Police and Civilian Cooperation Center: 0744333344

　　Eastern Cape Chinese Police and Civilian Cooperation Center: 0836888788

　　Nelson Mandela Bay Chinese Police and Civilian Cooperation Center: 0810282513