Meanwhile, in South Africa: Collapse. Is this OUR future, too?

Bill · 02-28-2023, 8:04am

https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2023/02...africa-n533503

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With so many things going to pieces all around the world these days, it can be difficult to keep track of them all. Particularly when so much of the global news media’s attention is riveted on the war in Ukraine, other things can slip through the cracks. For example, were you aware that the government of South Africa has basically collapsed? And it happened fairly quickly. Take a look at this lengthy Twitter thread from someone who actually lives there. The government and the police have almost disappeared, the energy grid has imploded, half of the people in the country are out of work and the nation’s infrastructure has crumbled.

1. South Africa has collapsed. US embassy is now informing international travellers to stock up (prepper style) on food and water. https://t.co/WLfG88D0Uj

— #zombieland (@k9_reaper) February 26, 2023

The Twitter user above wasn’t exaggerating according to the various news outlets that have bothered to cover the story. The country’s railway system has all but ground to a halt. (The Economist)

Another South African firm stumbling towards collapse may be even more systemically important, since it affects not just its home country but the wider region. Transnet, which runs the railways, ports and pipelines that connect sub-Saharan Africa’s most industrial economy with the outside world, is in deep trouble. Like Eskom, it was badly managed by hacks “deployed” by the ruling party and then pillaged through corrupt contracts, many signed during the era of “state capture” under Jacob Zuma, a former president. Now, weighed down by debt and with hundreds of broken locomotives, it cannot keep all of its freight trains running.

It’s not just the trains and the rest of the transportation infrastructure that has fallen apart. The country’s power grid has fallen well below the break-even point of energy generation and consumption. Rolling blackouts happen every day and much of the country is left without lights or heat. The roads are impassible in many areas and there is no money to repair them.

In light of the unsustainable stages of load shedding, key industries within South Africa’s business sectors have been preparing for a total grid collapse to keep staff safe and services running, reported the Sunday Times.

While The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) stressed that it is unlikely that a regional or national grid failure could occur, higher and longer stages of load shedding have sparked fears among industries such as the telecom, retail, mining and financial services sectors – with many executing scenario planning in case of a total grid collapse.

The number of people in South Africa relying on government grants and welfare is about to exceed the number of working people paying taxes. In the absence of a properly funded and staffed police force in many parts of the country, looting and violence have become commonplace. Because of what has been described as “an anti-entrepreneurial and anti-wealth creation environment” fostered by the government, hopeless people have taken to stealing whatever they can. And gang violence has grown significantly as a result.

So how did all of this happen? There were a variety of factors involved, including government corruption and organized crime. But a couple of years ago, in order to stay in the good graces of the world banks and the global climate cabal, South Africa agreed to ambitiously reduce its carbon footprint. They used to mine a lot of coal and other desirable resources, but their output has plummeted. Don’t worry, though. They’ve blown some serious money on renewable energy. You can see how swimmingly that’s working out.

Does any of this sound familiar? Do you recall when America’s supply chain buckled when our own transportation infrastructure tanked and cargo ships were lined up at the ports for weeks? We too have seen rolling blackouts in multiple parts of the country as we rush to forbid the use of fossil fuels and toss up endless numbers of solar and wind generation plants. And it’s not as if we haven’t seen our fair share of rioting.

It really doesn’t take that much of a shove to cause a formerly muscular infrastructure to grind to a halt. South Africa is on the verge of societal failure. And if you think it couldn’t happen in the United States, you’re kidding yourself.

Tikiman · 02-28-2023, 8:20am

If the democrats are allowed to continue to steal elections and then rape and pillage the Treasury, we should be there in about 20 years. Maybe less.

6spdC6 · 02-28-2023, 8:24am

South Africa WAS a thriving country, exported a lot of items, though was a bit on the dangerous side. Then Nelson Mandala got out of jail and over a period of time him and his followers took over the country. it has gone downhill bad and a thousand times more dangerous since then.

This Mandala thing is very similar to the Ayatollah Khomeini coming back to Iran.

Check out who and what is running S.A. and you will understand!

mrvette · 02-28-2023, 8:33am

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Originally Posted by Tikiman

If the democrats are allowed to continue to steal elections and then rape and pillage the Treasury, we should be there in about 2 years. Maybe less.

There, fixed it 4 U......

TheRealBadger · 02-28-2023, 9:11am

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Originally Posted by Tikiman

If the democrats are allowed to continue to steal elections and then rape and pillage the Treasury, we should be there in about 20 years. Maybe less.

That is what is causing a grid collapse of private enterprise? Weird.

Bill · 02-28-2023, 9:33am

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Originally Posted by TheRealBadger

That is what is causing a grid collapse of private enterprise? Weird.

What do YOU think is causing the grid collapse in S.A.?

Bruze · 02-28-2023, 9:37am

TL;DR.

What was the last great civilization that didn't collapse or wither away over time?

Many of them collapsed from inflating their money to pay for "endless foreign wars."

1 + 1 = . . . ?

Hmm . . .

Bill · 02-28-2023, 9:38am

https://www.express.co.uk/news/scien...blackout-fears

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South Africa on the verge of 'collapse' as blackouts threaten all-out civil war
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster with immediate effect, as the country faced an acute electricity shortage
By Antony Ashkenaz
22:44, Mon, Feb 27, 2023 | UPDATED: 22:54, Mon, Feb 27, 2023

South Africa is currently on edge of a "civil war" like unrest, amid warnings that the country could be facing rolling blackouts and the possibility of a total power grid failure. As the fears of mass rioting grow, Western embassies including the US and Australia have urged their citizens to stock up on “several days worth” of food and water, advising them to be on high alert during the extended blackouts that are sweeping the country during its energy crisis. The country has been grappling with frequent six-hour-long power cuts, creating a major energy crisis that has sparked mass protests and civil unrest.
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Earlier this month, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster with immediate effect, as the country faced an acute electricity shortage.

As a result, state-owned power company Eskom has had to issue rolling blackout events known as "load shedding", which have lasted up to 12 hours in some instances, news.com.au reports.

Earlier this month, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said: “Rolling blackouts (load shedding) are occurring throughout South Africa which are affecting private residences, businesses, municipal lighting, traffic lights and hotels.

“Blackouts can also affect water availability, internet connectivity, mobile phone network coverage, fuel availability, residential security features, and food supply.”

2023 State Of The Nation Address In South Africa
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of emergency (Image: Getty)

They also warned that these power outages could increase crime, saying “For example, traffic jams due to power outages provide opportunities for smash-and-grab crime.

“Residences can be targeted when lights are out and security systems are not functioning. Ongoing conditions have led to increased protests and demonstrations, and in some cases, civil unrest, throughout the country.”

Meanwhile, the US Embassy advised its citizens to "maintain 72-hours’ worth of supplies at home by stockpiling non-perishable food and 3 litres of drinking water per person per day, and medicines and first aid supplies."

They said: "Be aware of your surroundings, review your personal security plans, and inquire about a back-up power supply for your place of lodging (i.e. generators or solar-power).

DJ_Critterus · 02-28-2023, 9:42am

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Originally Posted by TheRealBadger

That is what is causing a grid collapse of private enterprise? Weird.

^^^^^ Who the **** is this dude? Did RIM get into the barn, somehow?

Jughead · 02-28-2023, 9:52am

Tikiman · 02-28-2023, 10:06am

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Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

^^^^^ Who the **** is this dude? Did RIM get into the barn, somehow?

Believe it or not, I think RIM was actually smarter.

Steve_R · 02-28-2023, 10:10am

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Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

^^^^^ Who the **** is this dude? Did RIM get into the barn, somehow?

A troll who got permabanned from CF for this exact same kind of trolling. Never adding any real thoughts, just quick troll posts to stir the pot. Ignore him.

DJ_Critterus · 02-28-2023, 10:36am

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Originally Posted by Steve_R

A troll who got permabanned from CF for this exact same kind of trolling. Never adding any real thoughts, just quick troll posts to stir the pot. Ignore him.

Great... another STS.

Onebadcad · 02-28-2023, 11:15am

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Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

^^^^^ Who the **** is this dude? Did RIM get into the barn, somehow?

rimjob would be insulted,,,

Onebadcad · 02-28-2023, 11:17am

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Originally Posted by Steve_R

A troll who got permabanned from CF for this exact same kind of trolling. Never adding any real thoughts, just quick troll posts to stir the pot. Ignore him.

his only reason for being here, supported by his posts, is that all of us are privileged, and we are the root cause of all problems.
he recently posted we are all racists, his rationale was that we all claim not to be.

Hopefully the sledgehammer is being prepped.

Torqaholic · 02-28-2023, 11:21am

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Originally Posted by 6spdC6

South Africa WAS a thriving country...

Yup, did a geography report on the country back in the 1960's. Place was economically on par with European countries. Now it's a terrible place to visit and a nice place to die.