China News Service, Beijing, July 15. According to the WeChat public account of the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg, on July 3, an overseas Chinese in the Odendaalsrus area of ​​the Free State of South Africa was kidnapped by armed bandits. Fortunately, with the joint efforts of many parties, it was safely rescued; on July 12, another vicious robbery case occurred in the Welkom area of ​​Free State, South Africa. An overseas Chinese was unfortunately shot and killed.

　　This year, affected by many factors such as the epidemic, the economy and unemployment, the public security situation in the Free State of South Africa has been severe.

In view of the frequent occurrence of public security cases, the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg once again solemnly reminds the vast number of overseas Chinese in the Free State:

　　1. Always check the safety reminders issued on the website of the Chinese embassy and consulate in South Africa, WeChat official account, etc., pay close attention to the safety situation, and learn about the social security situation in the region through multiple channels.

　　2. Overseas Chinese who operate stores in remote areas with high security risks and inconvenient transportation try to shorten business hours, close stores early, change commuting routes frequently, avoid rushing at night, be alert to trailing vehicles, and regularly check the security system at home or work area .

Reduce cash transactions and avoid revealing wealth.

　　3. Raise awareness of risk prevention, buy necessary insurance for yourself and your family, and avoid hiring illegal workers or people with criminal records.

　　4. In case of dangerous situations such as armed robbery and robbery, take personal safety as the first principle, try not to conflict with the gangsters, report to the police in time when you are safe, and contact the embassy and consulate, the Chinese police-civilian cooperation center or the local overseas Chinese group as soon as possible Get in touch for help.

　　South Africa police number: 10111

　　South African emergency number: 999 or 082911

　　Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 0086-10-12308 or 0086-10-59913991

　　Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg Consular Protection Assistance Tel: 0027-715111494

　　South African Chinese Police-civilian Cooperation Center Tel: 011-6229515, 6228286

　　Southern African Free State Fujian Association Tel: 051-4320298 (End)