By Staff Writer
The United States government has warned its citizens in South Africa to stockpile three days’ worth of supplies, including non-perishable food, 3 litres of drinking water per day, and medicine and first aid supplies.
It also says it expects load-shedding to continue beyond 2023.
The US embassy issued the security alert shortly after South Africa declared a national state of disaster over its energy crisis.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that his administration had declared the disaster on 9 February. The US government’s alert was on 15 February.
“The government of South Africa has declared a ‘State of Disaster’ in response to ongoing power shortages,” the embassy stated.
“The country’s energy crisis includes sustained load-shedding (controlled rolling blackouts), at varying intervals and is expected to extend beyond 2023.”
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