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SAIA calls for extreme vigilance during public unrest

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has observed with concern the looting of businesses, damage to property and infrastructure, and the barricading of roads and damage to vehicles due to the civil unrest currently sweeping across South Africa’s provinces.

SAIA condemns the acts of criminality and vandalism witnessed and calls for extreme caution and calm during this time. The organisation welcomed the call by President Ramaphosa during Sunday night’s address, that made it clear that government does not, and will not condone any acts of vandalism and criminality, and perpetrators will be brought to book.

South Africa is faced with a possibility that these protests may linger on for some time. Therefore, we would like to urge businesses, motorists, and the public to exercise extreme caution and prioritise safety by considering other safer alternatives. Motorists are urged to study their routes before departure and factor in alternative routes if they are traveling into or around impacted areas.

Citizens are encouraged to liaise with trusted sources of information to make better travel arrangements, while prioritising safety by traveling only when it is safe, or necessary to do so.