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Richards Bay woman shares life in UAE amid unrest

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Natasha Naidoo, originally from Richards Bay and now living in the United Arab Emirates, shared her firsthand experience of the current unrest during an interview with Stacey Norman and J Sbu.

While many South Africans are following developments through social media and news reports, Natasha and her family are living through the situation daily. She explained that authorities have implemented safety measures, including real-time phone alerts to warn residents of potential threats, allowing them time to take precautions.

For now, daily life continues with adjustments. Natasha and her husband are working from home, and their daughter is attending school online. Shops remain open and essential activities are still taking place.

She reassured South Africans with loved ones in the affected areas not to panic, saying that conditions on the ground remain calm despite events unfolding in the air. Counselling services have also been made available to support residents during this time.
2 Mar English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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