Petition · past parliament

Respond to the unrest in South Africa.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

HMG to discuss providing support if/when necessary to protect its interests and our families.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6LlvWrNg6Q
As a key strategic ally to the UK, it is critical that this volatile situation is stabilised.

If the level of unrest seen in KwaZulu-Natal/Gauteng continues, the situation may become irrecoverable, significantly impacting the lives of millions of citizens.

The current unrest has the potential for lasting implications for the region and for the world - supplies are being looted and factories burned to the ground.

The SACUM-UK economic partnership agreement (EPA) is at risk, £10bn in trade.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: Take action to support South African citizens/British nationals in South Africa

Timeline

14 Jul 2021 Petition opened for signatures
21 Jul 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 21 Jul 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.