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Anyone on here live there or been there? Been offered a free trip by someone I do a bit of business with and was wondering what it was like. From what I've seen and read it looks a little bit dodgy. Just wondering if it was safe to go drinking in the nights etc. Any advice would be appreciated.
If you've ever been drinking in Llanrumney, then you'll be fine.Originally Posted by Blue daps wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 10:05
My best mates missus is south African and her words are it's a shit hole. It's not safe to do anything in jo'burg
Concise and informative as always.Originally Posted by Feedback wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 11:22
I know someone who's best mate's missus is South African.
She says it's a shithole.
Seems to be a bit off a theme running here.Originally Posted by blueblade wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 11:29
It's very exciting living there .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQEdriWSEf8
Forget jo burg as you will just be a prisoner in your hotel. Cape Town on the other hand is well worth a visit and plenty to do. You will still have to stay alert but a great place.
It seems that you really have to watch you back out thereOriginally Posted by Feedback wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 11:22
TBG in jovial mood shocker.Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 12:24
My wife is from Jo'burg (but I'm not Feedbacks mate). She says the reason some Brits have trouble out there is because they act like Brits (STUPID in other words). As long as people do a little research, avoid certain areas at certain times, act sensibly not waving a wallet of cash around or showing off your Ipad etc you can have a good time.
But, it is the violent crime capital of the world and of you're intending on going with someone with no street knowledge don't.
A couple of friends of mine were out there following the British Lions the last time they were touring S. Africa. They wanted to cross the road from one bar to another and it turned into an almost military operation with the doormen of each bar being involved in escorting them safely across the road.
One of the lads told me he felt safer sleeping in a tent during a safari than he did staying in Johannesburg.
They also said that on the bus journey into the city, they saw abandoned cars with bullet holes in the doors.
I've always wanted to visit but not so sure after reading up about the place.Originally Posted by DSW wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 12:48
Rule number 1: When abroad avoid fellow Brits like the plague and pretend not to be BritishOriginally Posted by DSW wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 12:48
Wow, an unfamiliar avatarOriginally Posted by Blue daps wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 13:02
avoid Jo'burg, if you really must go you could hire some security, which is what a few do when they go with work
Wife says anyone offered a free trip to Joburg should consider it very dodgy indeed.
Originally Posted by DSW wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 12:48
Muggers probably club together to keep the punters coming.Originally Posted by DSW wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 15:22
Thinking outside the boxOriginally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 16:34
Dewani something or other. Try them.Originally Posted by blue matt wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 15:10
Possibly best to skip this one.Originally Posted by Gluteus Maximus wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 16:37
The couple who offered me one of their places have stayed at my place a few times and they're genuine, nice people. After doing a bit of homework and a few of the comments off here I think I'll give it a missOriginally Posted by DSW wrote on Sat, 03 January 2015 15:22
I'm watching a TV programme right now and it stated that there are 10,000 car-jacking incidents in SA every year, more than one per hour.