1) Loss of life and destruction of property can undermine community trust and cooperation, hindering efforts towards national unity and collaboration.
2) The occurrence of such events may lead to a negative perception of the country, thus negatively impacting foreign investment and tourism, which can contribute to economic growth and development.
3) The focus on addressing the aftermath of such events can divert resources away from other important nation-building initiatives, like education or infrastructure development, leading to a decrease in progress on these fronts.
Provide three ways in which such an event can detract from nation building in south Africa.
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