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Real Name: Ashique
Lives In: Pietermaritzburg, ZA
Member Since: Jan 05, 2004
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Transportation: Taxi to Soweto
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  • 'Mode': TO,AROUND
    Category: Car/Motor Home
    Getting TO/AROUND: While minibuses in most parts of Southern Africa are practical and frequent ways to get from one point to another, safety concerns in some areas should make you think twice before boarding. The reputations of minibus taxis in Johannesburg and Cape Town are particularly suspect; robberies are not uncommon, and news of "wars" (anything from scuffles to outright shooting) between competing drivers makes many travelers stick to other options. Reckless driving and speeding among South African long-distance minibus drivers has been a major problem in the past, but new, well-enforced legislation that mandates speed limits and license requirements has made this concern more infrequent. Always follow two rules: 1) talk to locals you trust to learn about minibus safety in your area, and 2) never board a minibus unless you are positive that this minibus will get you there. And don't even consider riding a minibus after dark.

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    Phone: found everywhere
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    Transportation: Safer by far
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Car/Motor Home
    Getting TO/AROUND: Avis Car Rentals, whose slogan, "We Try Harder", is probably well-known to the public, has a conveniently placed office at the Oribi Airport. Avis Car Hire offers a wide selection of cars ranging from small economy to comfortable and up-market models with a choice of daily or leisure rates. For more information on conditions of hire.

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    Phone: 033 3866101
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    Transportation: Too drunk to drive
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Car/Motor Home
    Getting TO/AROUND: Metro taxis/ Yellow Cabs

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    Comments for ashique about Pietermaritzburg
    mary2u99 Sun Apr 30, 2006 05:28 UTC
     The park look beautiful.. Happy birthday to you.
    Kristina1701 Fri Nov 19, 2004 21:05 UTC
     nice start! sounds like a great place! what a pity crime is on the rise though :(
    Bavavia Tue Nov 9, 2004 17:32 UTC
     Love alexandria park picture! HOpe all is well on your side of the world which is just the opposite side where I am!
    Elena_007 Sat Aug 28, 2004 20:13 UTC
     Loved the "orgasm" on your home page. Someone stole mine. :-( Your part of the World is very interesting. :-) Hope to see more pics here soon. ~Elaine~

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