China News Service, July 5th, according to the website of the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa. Since June, the Consulate General in Johannesburg has received reports in Sandton, Crown District and Taba in the Free State Province. There were multiple cases of gun robbery against Chinese citizens in areas such as Nqiu, killing 1 person and 4 injured. Compared with the past, the above-mentioned robberies are characterized by gangsters committing crimes. Time chooses to work before and after work every day. The weapons they hold have strong firepower. "Re-financing" seriously threatens the lives and property safety of Chinese citizens in the territory.
At present, the new crown epidemic in South Africa is spreading rapidly, and the daily confirmed cases in Gauteng have reached new highs. It is likely to become the epicenter of the epidemic in South Africa again. Affected by the epidemic situation, the local police force input has been reduced sharply than before. The area and frequency covered by normal police patrols are difficult to guarantee, which also gives criminal gangs an opportunity.
The consulate general reminded the overseas Chinese in the consular district that they must pay attention to the current security situation in this extraordinary period and strengthen the prevention and control of epidemic situations. At the same time, they must ensure the safety of their lives and property, especially to prevent vicious public security cases. Please do not carry a lot of cash with you, do not show off your wealth, or show off your wealth; pay attention to whether you are being followed or avoid the same route when you travel or go home; shopping malls and supermarkets in remote rural areas should try to shorten the business hours and close the store as early as possible. Avoid going out at night; pay attention to fire and anti-theft inspections, purchase necessary insurance, and regularly conduct safety tests on the power grid, monitoring and alarm systems in the home and warehouse area. In the event of robbery and other emergencies, keep calm and take personal safety as the first principle, try not to conflict with the gangsters. If you are forced to take self-defense or counterattack, avoid excessive defense, promptly report to the embassy, The Chinese Police and Civilian Cooperation Center or local overseas Chinese groups get in touch and seek help.
South African Police: 10111
South African emergency number: 999 or 082911
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center Tel: 0086-10-12308 or 0086-10-59913991
Assistance assistance from the Chinese Embassy in South Africa: 0027-12-3428826
Assistance assistance from the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg: 0027-715111494
Assistance assistance from the Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town Tel: 0027-723096634
Helper of the Chinese Consulate General in Durban: 0027-761742938
Tel: 0027-11-6229515, 6228286