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6/9/2025, 12:06:20 PM

🇺🇸 START OF SANCTIONS? SOUTH AFRICA BLACKLISTED: THE UGLY TRUTH BEHIND THE U.S. TRAVEL WARNING This is no routine advisory. It’s a global warning flare — and South Africa lit the match. 🔥 A SILENT SANCTION DISGUISED AS DIPLOMACY On 27 May 2025, the U.S. Department of State quietly updated its Travel Advisory List, placing South Africa at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. At first glance, it may appear mild. In practice, it signals a profound shift: the world's most powerful nation now considers South Africa a risk environment. This is not a travel blog update. It’s a geopolitical signal — one that carries diplomatic, economic, and reputational consequences. And it didn’t happen by accident. 🔍 WHY THIS WAS DONE: LAYERS OF DECLINE The U.S. did not specify a single event. But behind the vague language lies a set of realities that have been building over time — realities impossible to ignore in global diplomacy. 1. SYSTEMIC CRIME AND PUBLIC ENDANGERMENT South Africa is one of the most violent countries outside of warzones. The murder rate rivals active conflict zones. Tourists are prime targets. Armed robberies, carjackings, kidnappings, sexual violence — all at levels that horrify outsiders. 2. POLITICAL INSTABILITY UNDER A BROKEN GOVERNMENT Despite the so-called Government of National Unity, the ANC still dominates, and the façade of power-sharing is wearing thin. Local governance is in disarray. Institutions are hollowed out. There is no accountability, only protection of party interests. 3. POLICY INSANITY: LAND EXPROPRIATION The continued rhetoric around land expropriation without compensation — and the underlying tone of racial animosity in official discourse — has rattled the Western world. Global investors and governments are alarmed by the erosion of private property rights, a cornerstone of civil order. 4. GEOPOLITICAL ALIGNMENT WITH AUTHORITARIANS The ANC-led government continues to court Russia, Iran, and China — ignoring the democratic West. As a BRICS+ player, South Africa’s growing defiance of Western policy norms has alienated allies who once saw Pretoria as a partner. 5. INTERNAL COLLAPSE DISGUISED AS LIBERATION Load-shedding, crumbling municipalities, water shortages, collapsed SOEs, unaudited police forces — the country is in freefall, even as leadership boasts of “transformation.” The world sees the truth. The mask is off. ⚠️ THE CONSEQUENCES FOR SOUTH AFRICA This is not symbolic. It is a financial and reputational blow. 🧨 ECONOMY BLEEDS The tourism sector — already weakened — will take another hit as U.S. travelers stay away. Investment flows from pension funds, banks, and development institutions will slow. Travel warnings feed into risk models — and risk equals capital flight. 🧨 GLOBAL STANDING SHRINKS Expect fewer high-level visits, less collaboration, and passive disengagement by allies. Visa approvals, student exchanges, research funding — all could quietly tighten. 🧨 THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PRICE South Africans already leaving the country will see this as confirmation: the world no longer trusts their government. For those left behind, it’s another nail in the coffin of national optimism. 🧨 WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? The ANC government, directly and without qualification. President Cyril Ramaphosa, who plays the diplomat abroad while shielding corruption and incompetence at home. The Department of International Relations (DIRCO), which failed to nurture strategic relationships and instead dived into outdated liberation-era alliances. The ruling elite, who have stripped the state of capacity, truth, and vision. 💣 WHAT THIS REALLY MEANS The U.S. travel advisory marks a formal demotion of South Africa’s global status. Once hailed as a post-apartheid success story, it is now branded a cautionary tale. This is not about a single headline or a spike in violence. It is the culmination of years of decline, cover-ups, and contempt for the rule of law. It is a warning issued not just to travelers — but to the entire world. > “We see what is happening in South Africa,” the U.S. government is effectively saying. “And we will not pretend it is safe.” 🔚 CONCLUSION: THE WORLD IS MOVING ON While the ANC holds power through manipulation and inertia, the world is adjusting. The diplomatic consequences are already unfolding. Quiet sanctions. Economic caution. Reputational erosion. And it will only get worse unless there is radical political and institutional change. This travel advisory is not an alert — it’s an obituary notice for South Africa’s global credibility. And it was written in Pretoria, not Washington. 📚 Sources consulted for this article: U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory (May 27, 2025) Business Insider Africa, “U.S. Adds South Africa to Travel Alert List” (31 May 2025) Travel and Tour World, “U.S. Updates Global Travel Risk Assessment” Global Risk Insights: South Africa Country Profile (Q2 2025) OECD Country Risk Monitor Institute for Security Studies, “Violence and Governance Failure in South Africa” (2024) ⚖️ Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information and credible media reports at the time of publication. The interpretations and conclusions are the result of independent analysis and do not represent the official position of any government, entity, or institution. Readers are encouraged to verify facts and draw their own conclusions.

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6/9/2025, 11:19:35 AM

Snow has officially fallen across several regions of South Africa since Sunday morning as a powerful winter storm moves across the country. https://witness.co.za/news/2025/06/09/watch-first-snowfall-of-winter-falls-across-south-africa/

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6/10/2025, 3:44:01 AM

⚠️⚠️ EXTREME DAMAGING WINDS ⚠️⚠️⚠️ Are being recorded this morning across the interiors of Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Highveld and Eswatini 🌬️💨 GUSTS 80km/h+ in parts of Eswatini 80 - 100km/h+ in parts of eastern Mpumalanga Escarpment 65km/h + Southern Drakensberg 50km/h + parts of the Highveld 50-70km/h+ Eastern Cape interior now at 05h30 Tuesday 10 June 2025 Stay safe. Parts of Eastern Cape and Southern Drakensberg already without power as a result. #WeatherUpdate #WeatherAlert

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6/9/2025, 1:05:09 PM

The Lootsberg Mountain Pass on the N9, between Graaff-Reinet and Middelburg, is now closed due to snowfall in the area. Source: X - Arrive Alive

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6/9/2025, 8:49:13 AM

*09-June-2025* *Vaal Dam* Level: *107.69%* Inflow: 74.8m3/s Outflow: 16.8m3/s *Vaal Barrage* Level: 7.5m Outflow: 20.2m3/s Water Temp: 13.7°c *Any queries, questions and requests can be sent to [email protected]*

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6/9/2025, 11:31:05 PM

SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE COLLAPSE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN KWAZULU NATAL. 02 June 2025 SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE COLLAPSE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN KWAZULU NATAL. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) issues this public statement to inform SADTU and the general public, the current status of education in the province. The challenges faced by schools and education workers both school-based and office-based are well known, as SADTU has consistently raised these issues over time. Formal bilateral meetings with the employer, marches and pickets have been held, but despite these efforts, the situation continues to deteriorate. It is important to first remind all stakeholders of the legal obligations placed on the employer regarding schools and learners. Section 29(1)(a) of Chapter 2 of South African Constitution (Act 108 of 1996) states, “Everyone has a right to basic education including adult basic education.” This is a chapter in the Constitution that all basic human rights are put together and which the State, through its organs and institutions, must ensure that they are protected and are advanced. Section 34 (1) of Chapter 4 of the South African Schools’ Act, (Act 84 of 1996) states, “The State must fund public schools from public revenue on equitable basis in order to ensure the proper exercise of the rights of learners to education and the redress of the past inequalities in education provision.” Section 28 (2) of the SA Constitution further affirms that: “A child’s best interests are of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child. Despite these constitutional and legislative obligations, the KZN Department of Education consistently failed in the following areas: § Non-payment of basic finance allocation, failing to adhere to national norms and standards. For example, for Quintile 1-3 schools, KZN pays R955 per learner instead of R1602, resulting in a shortfall of R647. § Failure to pay the basic finance allocation to schools in May § Unilateral introduction of tranches or installments when paying allocations to schools. § Failure to pay Acting Allowances to Office Based teachers and education workers. § Non-compliance with Collective Agreements, especially regarding acting allowances. § Failure to appoint substitute educators, thereby undermining existing education policies. § Teachers and other education workers can’t pay municipality bills, can’t attend education workshops and meetings organized for developmental purposes. § Schools have no money to procure other teaching and learning support resources. § Non-payment of service providers that supplied schools with stationery in January § Non-payment of Grade R practitioners in April. § No participation of schools in extracurricular activities, as the Department claims it has no funds. § Teacher appreciation initiatives like the National Teaching Awards are under threat, as the department failed to organize again in 2024 claiming it has no funds. § Inability of Office Based education workers to attend national training sessions and meetings, again due to lack of funds. § Department has engaged in “silent retrenchment” processes as there is a moratorium on filling of vacancies for school clerks, teacher assistants, security etc. § Lack of security in schools exposing teachers to danger – two teachers had their vehicles hijacked at gunpoint on school premises in two months. § Insufficient tools of trade – for instance, office-based workers are limited to 1700 kilometers per month to travel, which is inadequate given the vastness of our province. Taken together, these failures of the Department of Education are not just in contempt of the education policy or Act, but also a blatant disregard of the Constitution, the supreme law of the land. SADTU KZN draws the attention of its members, education stakeholders, the media and the general public of KwaZulu-Natal and beyond to the dire and dysfunctional state of education in the province. Senior officials in the Department are well aware of the crisis and yet have done nothing to improve the situation. For the longest time, SADTU as a progressive and revolutionary Union, has always supported initiatives aimed at addressing challenges in the education sector. We have consistently called on our members to focus their energy on improving learner outcomes. Thanks to the dedication of our members, KwaZulu-Natal’s matric results have improved year after year. These members worked beyond normal hours out of commitment to quality public education delivery. Principals have been using their own money to keep their schools functional. No one can claim that we have not raised these issues before. Examples include: • In October 2023 SADTU pulled a mother of all marches to highlight the funding crisis in the province and call for it to be addressed as a matter of urgency. • In the last term of 2024 SADTU was engaged in two weeks of engagements with the employer, while other members held pickets • During the Presidential Imbizo at UMnini, SADTU raised these concerns directly. Despite engagements and repeated commitments from the Department, no tangible progress has been made. The level of inaction is at its highest. It is for these reasons that SADTU has declared the KwaZulu Natal Department of Education as having COLLAPSED. As a result, the Union has resolved on the following actions: • Members are currently on a work-to-rule campaign • Members will not attend meetings or workshops organized by the department • Principals do not attend meetings or workshops and will boycott making submissions until the department pays all the money owed to schools. Only then will they have the means to organize and attend departmental programmes. • Members will focus exclusively on 7 hours of classroom teaching, no extra classes will be conducted The end ISSUED BY: SADTU KZN Secretariat https://www.sadtu.org.za/2025/sadtu-media-statement-on-the-collapse-of-the-department-of-education-in-kwazulu-natal

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6/9/2025, 11:10:55 AM

*KZN* Update on the missing aircraft.

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6/8/2025, 9:35:38 PM

AI Overview Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for overall health, particularly for bone health, calcium absorption, and immune function. It's also involved in muscle function and brain health. People can obtain vitamin D through sun exposure, dietary sources, and supplements.  Here's a more detailed look: Importance for Bone Health: Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, a key building block for strong bones and teeth. It plays a crucial role in preventing osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones.  Immune System: Vitamin D is essential for a healthy immune system, helping the body fight off infections.  Muscle Function: Vitamin D is necessary for normal muscle function.  Brain Health: Vitamin D may play a role in brain function and cognitive health.  Other Potential Benefits: Some research suggests vitamin D may have a role in reducing inflammation, improving cardiovascular health, and preventing certain chronic diseases, although more research is needed.  Sources of Vitamin D: Sunlight: The body produces vitamin D naturally when exposed to sunlight, particularly UVB rays.  Food: Fatty fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel), fortified milk, and eggs are good sources of vitamin D.  Supplements: Vitamin D supplements are commonly used to prevent and treat vitamin D deficiency.  Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes: Lack of sun exposure, poor diet, and certain medical conditions can lead to vitamin D deficiency.  Symptoms: Symptoms can include fatigue, bone pain, and increased risk of infections.  Risk Groups: People with dark skin, those who live in northern latitudes, and individuals with certain medical conditions are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency.