Robbed 2

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

My father was attacked at the post office.Hit over the head with a gun and attempted to stab him.Robbed his wallet and cellphone.2004.He was a man of 73 at that stage.
My mother was attacked in her house.Knife against her throat.Gang of 4 robbers.Robbed the house.2010.My mother was 78 at that stage.
My wife has had several attempts at her practice of robbers trying to enter the premises.
We were robbed in our house.Cleaned out the bottom,we were sleeping upstairs.4 December 2005.
My office block (was busy renovating to rent out) All the ceilings were broken and all the electrical wiring stripped.Huge damage ! 2010

This is just my family's story.I can assure you that ALL here have similar and worse to tell.

Glad you are OK ! ! !

We'll I would get a metal piece that pops beans . . . . you know what I mean but I don't know if you are allowed . . .

My friends bought a apartment (10 years ago) in a gated community at the Gold Coast where the stay for about 3 months a year.

Each time they arrive they have to buy some new furniture and a new TV . . .

Must be fun . . .

HAGWe

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by codecow

Why do you put up with it? We'd be glad to have you here

Originally Posted by hdrazor251

x2

Thank you

[Cesium133]

I don't think the South Africa Department of Tourism is too happy with you, Chris. You seem to describe a very different picture of SA than on the one on their website.

Hated reading about your car a couple weeks ago and now this. Glad to hear you're ok, though. Stay safe and keeps those windows rolled up!

[james1787]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I grabbed his hand tight,engaged 1st gear and hit the gas.He slammed the tarmac hard.I made a u-turn and went back for him.

Glad to hear you are unharmed.

Hopefully the robber has some nice bruises and is in a lot of pain!

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

My father was attacked at the post office.Hit over the head with a gun and attempted to stab him.Robbed his wallet and cellphone.2004.He was a man of 73 at that stage.
My mother was attacked in her house.Knife against her throat.Gang of 4 robbers.Robbed the house.2010.My mother was 78 at that stage.
My wife has had several attempts at her practice of robbers trying to enter the premises.
We were robbed in our house.Cleaned out the bottom,we were sleeping upstairs.4 December 2005.
My office block (was busy renovating to rent out) All the ceilings were broken and all the electrical wiring stripped.Huge damage ! 2010

This is just my family's story.I can assure you that ALL here have similar and worse to tell.

I'm sure you get "accustomed" to a life constantly watching your "six"... But I too have to ask myself, how can you put up with it? I would have moved ages ago. I'm crime allergic.

Stay safe Chris!

My friend "Andrew" from SA who moved with his family to Finland use to tell me stories... Sometime I took them with a grain of salt. I actually also know of another guy who moved to SA some 15 years ago, worked as a hotel manager at an upscale hotel in Johannesburg for years. He loved the country, the people (good ones), the beautiful nature, etc. But he said to me he got tired of living in a house with metal bars around all windows, he's back since a few years ago.

[Sarajevo]

Glad to hear you are safe and hope nothing similar happens again.

Many people who die in such situations do so because they tried to take these guys on or seek vengeance. Bear in mind these people come prepared and ready - it is best to just drive away if possible.

[rajurama]

Stay safe sir. I have family friends in SA and its never easy to relocate your life but thats all your friends and well wishers could advise in this community.
Take care.

[Rock]

The Australian country city where I live has quite a number of ex-South African doctors. Go to one myself. They all have the same reason for leaving.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

My father was attacked at the post office.Hit over the head with a gun and attempted to stab him.Robbed his wallet and cellphone.2004.He was a man of 73 at that stage.
My mother was attacked in her house.Knife against her throat.Gang of 4 robbers.Robbed the house.2010.My mother was 78 at that stage.
My wife has had several attempts at her practice of robbers trying to enter the premises.
We were robbed in our house.Cleaned out the bottom,we were sleeping upstairs.4 December 2005.
My office block (was busy renovating to rent out) All the ceilings were broken and all the electrical wiring stripped.Huge damage ! 2010

This is just my family's story.I can assure you that ALL here have similar and worse to tell.

i had the impression there were safe and not safe areas of south africa, but, this is pretty crazy.

sorry to read this, and glad for you that nothing too serious has happened. i can understand how you must not be feeling very good these days.

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Two weeks ago my briefcase was stolen from my car.Thread: "Robbed"

Late yesterday afternoon was driving with my wife in the car.We approached traffic lights to turn right.Just as I turned hand came through a slightly open window and grabbed my WG chain necklace.(No clasp,very strong) I grabbed his hand tight,engaged 1st gear and hit the gas.He slammed the tarmac hard.I made a u-turn and went back for him.All of a sudden three came from the left.They actually CAME for the car !I hit the gas hard and got the hell away.

The grabber was the decoy.Grabs the chain to get the car to stop and then the real target by the other three is the passenger side,my wife and her handbag.Luckily they had a moving target and couldn't get to the passenger door in time.

Me,wife and chain 1 Robbers 0.

This is now the second time, in 13days time.I am "slightly annoyed" !!!

Probably not the best decision, going back for more trouble, especially with your wife in the car...

Sounds like time to move!