Wondering
about what am going to talk? Ok lemme explain and share what’s
going on..Am going to share about the safety issues in South
Africa,it doesn't mean all the other countries are safe. I felt
less freedom over here than India and Germany(as far I have visited).
Everyday newspaper tells you crimes and robbery going on near by
area(off course our Indian newspaper shows similar stories (sorry
incidents)).
Here
am listing out what not to do here for safety-wise
1.
First and foremost thing is you can't walk in the road,its like
taking risk of your belongings and if u r woman then u have to
consider yourself. Any time anyone from the bush or car can
attack or keep you in gun point,take away all the things they want.
2.
So do I mean car is safety-yes as no better mode of transportation
like bus or train but heard lot of stories of car-hijacking too. Keep
your eyes in all the directions to keep away from the eyes watching
you.
3.
I recently read a news,a family stopped in a highway to exchange
their groceries to another car,in a quick span of time 3 people
came from a nearby bush with Ak-47.One guy got into the car where all
the things were shifted and took away, and the other two guys got
into car and asked them to drive. So sad,those family members were
pleading for their lives to those heartless creatures. They were
reading to pay any amount of money for their lives,convinced
them and took to the ATM centre,paid. They dropped them in the
middle of highway with no money,car and cell phone...how bad isn't
it.
4.
ATM centre-a place where you got to be very careful. This incident
happened in front of my eyes,a person was trying to take money
out of ATM,but he was having some trouble with the machine. A guy
with decent clothes came and offered to help,he just took out ATM
card and wiped in his shirt(inside where all the details about the
card will be stored ) inserted the card in the machine(somehow got
the pin no too) and fled away. Here he goes to another ATM centre and
takes all the money with his fake card. Luckily that person came to
know about this trick,immediately called his bank operator to block
his card. Many other tricks taking place to grab the money.
5.
Home Burglary-which is common thing taking place here,no matter how
secured the Estate or house with Alarms or security. These all
happens because of the absent minded or ignorance of keeping doors
and windows open.
6.
Car lock-Check your car whether you have locked it properly even
though you use remote locking button. Some people open when they are
far away,quickly the culprit gets into the car from other side of the
car before them and puts them into gun point.
Once
i saw kept his car keys in the car door itself by absence,its like
tempting thief to come and steal my car,so be careful folks.
7.
Internet Scam-As the technology improves,the crimes too. Creating
Fake holiday resorts where many people pay deposit and gets cheated.
Or getting high money for low grade rooms. So its better to go
through reviews and many sites before you reserve it.
I
guess I have listed most of them,so be prepared before you visit this
place. If your cautious then you are safe. Otherwise South Africa is
a beautiful eco-friendly country with wonderful landscapes,best
climate all the year,well maintained game reserves,perfect roads and
rules all over the country.
SCARY :( India is far better it looks.
ReplyDeleteAre there any police guys ?
Republic of South africa they say, but practically not i guess.
Every place has got its own - an + :D
thanks for sharing !
-Dee..
@ deepak..True..India is far better:)
ReplyDeleteCops and guards are trying their best but
still they can't be there every time.
Wow it is indeed scary. I don't think i will be dare enough to live in such a place. Hats off to you!
ReplyDeleteI am really curious - when you know there could be people popping outta bush wiht a Ak-47 anytime, how are you able to go out for groceries/work/go out etc? You indeed seem to have sop much fun there though :)
@shiva..its not like everyday crime happens..for eg.,In india day time robbery and murder takes place in many houses or
DeleteApartment..it doesn't mean its not safe to be alone @home..the same here,not safe to walk in the roads rather we normally
travel in car and go for shopping(crowded places are always safer) or work and tourist places are more safer.