These rioters often regroup in a quieter spot and then start their antics again. It does happen that the rioters are driven into residential areas when they run from the police. When A Riot Or Terrifying Civil Unrest Comes To Your Neighbourhood Remain calm and do not participate in any unruly behaviour. Do not get caught up in the emotional antics of the group. Do Not Get Involved In The MadnessĮmotions tend to run high at these protests and the speakers try to get the audience emotionally involved and in doing so the audience tends to get quite worked up. There is a possibility of opposition groups trying to flank the protesters and or trying to catch some of the protesters that they can assault so clear the area safely and go and watch it on TV. There are likely to be a lot of people standing around watching, do not join them.
They are under pressure and will probably not let you through their line. If someone falls or starts to panic, the group can help each other. If the protesters have started throwing missiles, they will probably be flying towards the Police, right where you are headed. When you do approach them, make sure you’re as calm as possible and aren’t carrying anything that can be mistaken as a weapon. You’re better off not approaching the police at all unless you’re in need of help. Once you have noticed any or some of the telltale signs of your protest becoming a riot, you know it is time to leave so, leave now!! Don’t wait to try to see what is happening. Time To Bug Out!!! Caught In The Middle Of A Terrifying Civil Unrest If any of these become noticeable, it is probably a good time to get out of there, before it escalates into a riotous group.
How emotive is the cause? Is there likely to be opposition groups present at the venue? Remember, the State could be one of those opposition groups in the form of the Police!.Has there been such marches for this cause before and how did it turn out, Peaceful or Riotous?.Who are the organisers? Are they true to the cause or are there ulterior motives?.Is attendance the ONLY way you can show support? In other words, do you need to be there?.So, if you feel strongly about a cause and feel you need to show your support, here are a few pointers to consider:. Many of us have causes that we feel strongly about and that we feel that we need to support, and sometimes that requires our attendance at rallies and protest marches. Thousands of people, including our Police and Government, were caught “with their pants down”. Just think back a couple of months to the riots and looting that occurred in KZN and Gauteng. Unfortunately, this course of action is not always possible.įor many South Africans, it is not possible to avoid these situations because they occur on our way to work or home or at our places of employment. If this is at all possible, this would be the safest course of action to ensure your safety.
The best way to prepare for these instances of violent unrest is to not participate, to stay away and stay indoors. 7 Done And Dusted Stay Away – Stay indoors