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Security Alert: U.S. Embassy – South Africa Recent Crime At Numbi Gate ( October, 11,2022)
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October 11, 2022

Security Alert: U.S. Embassy – South Africa Recent Crime at Numbi Gate

 

Location: South Africa

 

Event:  Due to an increase in crime, to include the recent murder of a foreign tourist, the U.S. Embassy in South Africa recommends that U.S. Citizens avoid Numbi Gate at Kruger National Park and instead use either Paul Kruger or Phabeni gates when entering and leaving the park. Please remember to be situationally aware when traveling and make stops at designated areas, such as garages, and service stations. Be mindful that protests and road closures are frequent in the area. It is recommended that everyone contact their lodge or hotel before travel to understand current road and travel conditions. If you encounter issues, contact the Police or your lodge.

 

Assistance:

 

  • United States Consulate General, Johannesburg
    (Covering Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, and Free State provinces)
    1 Sandton Drive
    Sandhurst, Johannesburg
    ACSJohannesburg@state.gov
    Tel: 011-290-3000 (outside South Africa: +27-11-290-3000)
    After-hours emergencies: 079-111-1684 (outside South Africa: +27-79-111-1684)
    U.S. Consulate Johannesburg

 

  • United States Consulate General, Durban
    (Covering KwaZulu-Natal Province)
    Delta Towers, 31st floor
    303 Dr. Pixley KaSeme Street
    ACSDurban@state.gov
    Tel: 031-305-7600 (outside South Africa +27-31-305-7600)
    After-hours emergencies: 079-111-1445 (outside South Africa +27-79-111-1445)
    U.S. Consulate Durban

 

  • United States Consulate General, Cape Town
    (Covering Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape provinces)
    2 Reddam Avenue
    Tokai, Cape Town
    ACSCapeTown@state.gov
    Tel: 021-702-7300 (outside South Africa: +27 21-702-7300)
    After-hours emergencies: 079-111-0391 (outside South Africa: +27-79-111-0391)
    U.S. Consulate Cape Town
    Facebook: U.S. Consulate Cape Town

 

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