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Rapid Response Dashboard · 30 June 2026 Shutdown
Looting and violence have erupted in pockets. Here is the live picture and what to do.
The shutdown has moved from forecast to live event. This is the localised-disruption base case, not a 2021-scale collapse: sporadic and multi-node, mostly contained so far, with the sharpest harm falling on people rather than property. Use the map and checklists below to act.
Current status
Elevated — Localised disruption
Hottest provinces
KwaZulu-Natal & Gauteng
Sharpest realised harm
Violence against people
Watch closely
Police-presence gaps; the N3 and N2
Live risk map
Provinces shaded by current risk. Select a province or a marked area for detail and the priority response.
South Africa · provincial risk and active flashpoints
RISKCriticalHighElevatedModerateLowFLASHPOINTLootingViolence vs peoplePolice-presence gapBorder corridor
Select a province or flashpoint to see detail and the recommended action.
Live incident heatmap
Looting
Violence vs people
Intimidation
Police gap
Displacement
Durban (KZN)
2
1
2
2
Pietermaritzburg (KZN)
2
1
2
1
Soweto / Kliptown (GP)
3
1
2
1
Yeoville / Berea (GP)
2
1
2
Germiston (GP)
1
3
3
1
1
Thembisa (GP)
1
1
2
3
Alexandra (GP)
1
1
1
3
Cape Town (WC)
2
2
1
Mossel Bay (WC)
1
3
2
1
2
Mangaung (FS)
1
2
1
Kimberley (NC)
1
none low active severe
Where this sits, and what would make it worse
The base case is highlighted. The chips are the escalation triggers to watch.
~30% likelihood
Contained
~40% likelihood
Localised disruption
WE ARE HERE
~22% likelihood
Multi-node flare-up
~8% likelihood
Systemic, 2021-scale
N3 or N2 blockedSeveral metros ignite at onceArmed breakaway groupsPolice overwhelmed or absentPort or fuel operations hit
Action plan for communities
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If you are a resident
If you run a business
If you lead a CPF, watch or faith group
Protect your neighbours
Report and get help
Crimes in progress, violence or weapons: call now. Note the time, place and description for later claims and accountability.
Do not confront crowds. Report location and detail to police and your local Community Policing Forum and ward councillor. Where it is safe, shelter and accompany neighbours who are being targeted. Verify before you share anything online.
Compiled by Gray Guardians from open-source reporting as at 1 July 2026. The situation is changing rapidly and this tool supports protective decisions; it is not legal, insurance or financial advice. Enforcement of immigration law is for the state and the courts, never for crowds. The community guidance may be freely circulated and translated. · Last updated 01 Jul 2026, 18:00
