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South Africa,beautiful with seriously problems As a South African Ive seen many changes.Tourists/Foreigners are fed lies via media/tv to visit or invest here.All well and good for the economy.Visit here at your own risk.In 10 years things has gone worst.Crime real high as more people are unemployed.Druglords have taken over cities/suburbs.Poverty,housing,gender & race discrimanation are big problem.Called Affirmative Action & BEE.Specialy tailored 2 force companies not to employ skillfull/experienced none Blacks again.We have corrupt Goverment Officials & Police officers on the GRAVY train from taxpayers money.Durban is gr8t but very dangerous.Rather get a professional tour guide 2 help you get taxis/hotels ect. PLEASE BE CAREFUL.A few warnings/dangers/tips
1.DONT GO UNATTENDED/COUPLED/ALONE TO ANY BEACH.
2.DONT ENTER/HITCH CERTAIN PLACES NO MATTER HOW NICE
3.KEEP HOME/CAR DOORS/WINDOWS LOCKED ALLWAYS.
4. Drivers/Passengers.DONT LEAVE VALUABLES ON CAR SEATS.
Thieves has found a new way to mug you .kids are used to beg at traffic lights.They checkout valuables,stick bubblegum on the side 4 bigger 0nes at next light to break your window with a spark plug/object ,grab and run.
If u must find directions or medical help.
5.GO TO THE NEAREST POST OFFICE/BANKS/MALLS/SUPERSTORES
6.DO NOT ASK POLICE as some work with sindicates in Mugging/hurting you.
7.DO NOT GO TO GOVERMENT HOSPITALS as no decent doctors/staff/medication are available anymore.You will sit hours unattended,dying of pain.If you have medical aid rather visit a private hospital. Its expensive but you will get proper help immediately.
Atm/wallets/luggage/shoppingr /> 8.DO NOT ENTER YOUR PIN/USE ATMS IN SERCLUDED AREAS.u are looking for serious trouble.rather use those in malls or outside banks as security officers are always at hand 24 hours.
9.DO NOT SEARCH UR WALLET OR COUNT MONEY IN PUBLIC.
10.LADIES DO NOT WALK AROUND ALONE WITH HANDBAGS UNATTENDED.
11.DO NOT WEAR ANY JEWELRY IF YOUR IN THE STREETS.u represent a very rich flashy easy target.
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As a rule of thumb in South Africa, it is better to avoid the city centers as they are generally dirty and grubby and the bad elements of society often hang about there.
At night try and avoid walking around by yourself. It is better to catch taxis from point a to point b.
This is not unique to South Africa though, as I am sure that in most big cities in the world there are places to avoid, so do not let this detract from your travel plans. Leave a Comment
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Whilst each traveller/tourist is their own individual person with their own comfrot zones and security consciousness, I would advise to avoid Durban city centre.
Most tourists I have spoken to have felt very vulnerable in this area as it can be very overwhelming. I visit Durban reasonably regularly as my father lives just outside Durban near the Valley of a Thousand Hills and we never go to the city centre as such.
The only time we go to Durban is to visit the flea market at the amphitheatre on the sea front which is well worth a visit, otherwise, we stay well clear of the city centre.
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 Penguins in Pool. by Waalewiener
The danger here is to the animals,not to people.Sea World staff nurse these animals back to health and than release them back to the sea.More than 300 Seals,Penguins,
Turtles,Dolphins and a occasional Whale were helped by the Sea World staff, and most of them will return to their natural environment. This work is very costly Sea World needs your help,all donations are welcome,monetary ,medical,or essential items such as Towels,Bottels,etc are most welcome.If you like to make a donation please call the number posted.
What to do if you find a stranded animal 1) Do not approach the animal they are wild.
2)Keep the public away from the animal.
3)Call See World (031-337-3536)
If the stranded animal is a Dolphin, do following.
1) Cover Dolphin with wet towel, but keep the blow hole clear.
2)Keep wetting the towel with sea water.
3)call Sea World. (031-337-3536). Leave a Comment Phone: 031-337-3536Website: seaworld@dbn.lia.net
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Durban is renowned for its hot climate and humidity. This attracts tourists throughout the year. Sadly the high temperatures have been known to encourage certain characters who are that way inclined to flash thouse around them at random. This problem has also been known to exist in Cape Town.
You have been warned! Phone: 0845611088
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 Monkey`s at our holiday home by cokes
Don`t feed the Monkey`s because they can be very persistant. Leave a Comment
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as a mother of 2 teenage boys,2000 after relocating from cape town,i have had lots of trouble keeping these girls of my boys soon as we arrived in durban.luckily i had made them aware of all these natural thing since an early age.and THANK GOD they listened .now naturaly ud say thats what all mums do BUT.
BE WARNED.these girls here no matter what race,are all just out to get ur money.some even have the odecity to come up straight n tell u they pregnant just to trap the boys/men.once u fall 4 the trick u end up paying maintenance 4 some1 else kid n u have endless problems with her entire family.this specialy happen in the indian communities.the girls are not allowed 2 go out with diff races but its ok 4 them 2 screw up ur life long as the entire family benefit.they are taught 2 beg from a early age if the family is poor.some of them even work as escorts in brottles or 4 the nigerian on the street.all just for drugs being full of aids sleeping around.
drive down victoria embankment or city centre (specialy the wheal area )at night n ull see plenty hanging around (ALONE)but beware the druglord/pimp are watching u.those little sweetheart at home are either daddys young wifes or involved with a married man.some mothers/daughters even have affairs with the same man.so be carefull all tourist.take a hint.
1.DO NOT GET INVOLVED WITH THESE NICE SWEET LOOKING THINGS.U WILL BE VERYYYYYYYYYY SORRY THE NEXT DAY WHEN UR ROBBED,STABBED,GANGRAPED & DRUGGED UP IN SO ALLEY,SO BAD ULL NOT KN UR NAME.THATS IF UR ULL LUCKY 2 BE ALIVE.
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Be aware that South Africa has a serious crime problem, as any South African will gladly tell you (don't get them started on the topic or they will scare you to death).
However, if you are sensible this should not affect your holiday. Don't ever leave anything unattended, especially in your car. When you park your car, you will often see a 'car gaurd' (aka a guy with an old neon yellow vest on!). These guys do act as a deterrent and it is worth tipping them.
Don't drive around with valuables on display and don't leave car doors unlocked/windows open as you drive. Needless to say if you get held up, just hand over anything they ask for!
Please, please do not let the horror stories put you off, South Africa is a beautiful country and well worth a visit, just take reasonable precautions and you will have a holiday of a lifetime! Leave a Comment
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I have heard so much of the danger in South Africa and in particular in Durban. Well, I guess it is mostly true, in our case our local host inform us exactly where we can go and where it is relatively safe. In short, if you do not know where you are going, stay inside and don’t go look for adventures here. Leave a Comment
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 The South African Police by MikeAtSea
Durban is a large bustling city and as safe or dangerous as any other place on earth.
One of the main reasons people are getting mugged is because they are careless.
Do not carry large sums of money with you - do not flash jewellery and ask locals for advice as to where to go.
If you are cautious and travel with your eyes open you will find Durban as pleasant and SAFE as any other city or region in the world. Leave a Comment
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