Crime - The South African scare

I am sure you have all heard about the crime reports in South Africa and this has probably become one of your biggest concerns. Well it should be, lets not pretend crime doesn't exist. That doesn't mean you should not come, it just means that you must modify your behaviour to ensure that you have a safe trip. This means you need to be smart. Take basic safety precautions, keep your car door locked, don't walk alone at night and don't walk in crime hotspots at all, ask locals where not to be. Don't leave valuables in view whilst your vehicle is stationary or even whilst you are driving to prevent smash and grabs. Don't stop your car at night even if you hit something unless you cannot drive to the closest police / fuel station. The key is be careful and vigilant. In the case of emergency call 10111 from your phone. A cell phone is a good idea to have from a security perspective!