I have a feeling that many feel that South Africa is too dangerous to visit. Certainly on Canadian television we seem to see only the worst of SA.
I think as long as a person is careful and uses good judgment, everything should go alright.
An example of my poor judgment is when I was visiting Montecasino in Jo'burg. I put my purse down on a bench right beside me so I could take a picture. My Jo'burg friend grabbed my purse and told me never to do that as I could have lost it in a second.
When you go to an ATM to get money, make sure you are not alone. Choose one in a well lighted area and have a friend with you.
It should be pointed out that I had heard all of these horror stories about South Africa. While I never had any trouble there, my jacket was stolen on the B.C. Ferry when I was only miles from my home in Canada. I thought it was quite ironic.
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on Sep 10, 2007
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