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When you discuss the South African situation, you're a "racist". But how can one not see it happening? And then what, just accept it? Keep quiet?
(A short thread - in no specific order - that's been requested for a long time now.) Is this the future of the West?
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CRIME
* 1 rape every 10 minutes.
* 80 murders every 24 hours.
* 70 hijackings every 24 hours.
* Average of 2 CIT heists a week.
* Average of 550 home invasions every 24 hours (excl hijackings, murder etc on property).
* 3 biggest metro's top 20 most dangerous cities worldwide.
ROLLING BLACKOUTS
* Average of 8 hours a day - no power.
* Stages expected to rise to #Stage6 during winter - 10/12 hours a day, no power.
* Power stations are dying.
* Copper cable theft is rising.
* Highest unemployment rate in the world.
* TAX payers are leaving in droves.
* Debt to GDP - basically 70%.
* Ruling political party (ANC) can't pay their own staff.
The once thriving South Africa has collapsed. Years of political instability, corruption, and economical decline have pushed the nation to the point of no return. Let's dive into how it all unfolded.
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The root of the problem lies in years of government corruption, spearheaded by the now infamous Zuma administration. The following administrations failed to adequately address the issues, leaving the nation's economy crippled. And leaving millions without work.
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2. Go slow - a few highways will be blocked with go slow activities. A few major/national roads and intersections may be physically blocked for a period of time too.
3. Looting - minor looting. Maybe a truck or two and a few stores. Depends on how much momentum they gather.
Part 1: Intro
Part 2: The wasteland
Part 3: Societal collapse
Part 4: Final outcome
Part 5: Doing good
2. [Part 1: Intro]
South Africa is a beautiful country and home to many unique languages and cultures, such as the Afrikaner (or Boer). We have a base load of around 70 million people, access to both sea and land trade and are considered a great tourist destination.
3. We live in a truly beautiful country. A place like no other. Our winters are short, and summers long.. our country is huge too. I love this land, as did my forefathers who built it. But here is what they're not telling you.
2. City Power has an average turn around time of 2 to 3 days for grid repairs. They don't have the manpower, supplies nor funds. And they've already used this year's budget.
3. We're seeing an increase in coordinated attacks on water, power and comms infrastructure.