Hope it settles down soon: Zuma could probably make an appeal to his supporters to stop the rioting, but I doubt he will. Stay safe, Alan.
John in Brisbane -----Original Message----- From: Alan C <c...@lantic.net> Sent: Thursday, 15 July 2021 8:32 PM To: Pentax Discus Mail List <pdml@pdml.net> Subject: OT: Unrest, Riots, Arson & Looting in South Africa Just to let you know. Sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, South Africa has descended into a near state of anarchy in several densely populated areas no doubt orchestrated by Zuma supporters. The level of destruction is very serious & will lead to many problems in the near future especially the distribution of essential goods because delivery trucks have been burned on the highways too. The authorities have been slow to react but Taxi Associations & vigilanties are fighting back to save their infrastructure from pillage. The Police & Army have been overwhelmed. Fortunately there are no problems in the Lowveld yet but roadblocks have been set up on the main roads into Phalaborwa as a precaution after intelligence suggested that hordes may be on their way. Please look on the internet if you want more details & commentary. Alan C -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
