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[@Adri-oj3yt]

You are not safe ANYWHERE in South Africa. That's a fact. If you're not even safe in your home or a church, where do you think you will be safe? And yes, we lived through an armed robbery in our home, outside of Stellenbosch. Held at ransom by 5 masked criminals with guns to our heads. So we can speak from experience. It's everywhere in South Africa. It's worse in Gauteng. But because people don't expect it in Stellenbosch, it makes the news.

[@Mondlimsipha]

All provinces affected by crime in SA

[@jayf295]

Why does such a rich town not have cameras everywhere? The streets are sooo dark?!

[@Shawn-ts4jw]

And so are the criminals...

[@gc4290]

There are cameras thou

[@MA-go7ee]

@Shawn-ts4jw Yes, criminals tend to come from the poorest demographic. Glad you noticed

[@maritzaretief367]

@@Shawn-ts4jw ...

[@tlhogid663]

​@@Shawn-ts4jwwtf

[@janizedeerans5304]

Criminals walked into my daughters flat in Andringa Street and stole her laptop. She was not at home but her flatmates were. We could see the location of the laptop but the police said they can’t do anything. We have the CCTV footage clearly showing faces. The police asked us (3 months later) if we want to close the case. We said no. Haven’t heard anything from the police since.

[@conleysandraadams61]

@@janizedeerans5304 Hi, did this actually happen at the university residence,?

[@BillabongBon]

@@janizedeerans5304 My friends phone got stolen at knifepoint and I advised him to use find my phone. They go to the thieves hideout with the police but they can't go in because they don't have a warrant. And the cops we're standing outside the thieves premises like idiots, because without a warrant from a judge they could basically do nothing, beside having the technological evidence that his device is in the house on Google maps. It's ridiculous. SAPS should be more prepared and efficient

[@JayZuma-wr1pr]

Get Afri-forum involved - Simple

[@moraka_moalosi]

This is nothing new. I went to Stellies from 2010 to 2014, and even then, students used to get robbed coming back from clubs or the study center. Student houses used to be broken into all the time. You would come back from your lecture and find that your room has been broken into. Female students had to be accompanied at night by USBD from the library or student center to their koshuis or even shuttles that went off campus. None of this is new. At least now it's getting some light

[@noturbusiness8484]

And getting worse, literally by the day!😢

[@Aslan_Trades]

Nowhere in south Africa is safe anymore

[@GoforiGugu]

Dude alcohol make it worse... apartheid consequences

[@groundhogguns5828]

@@GoforiGugu "apartheid consequences" didn't take long did it.

[@GoforiGugu]

@@groundhogguns5828 it a very complex issue, dude. Pray!

[@bushlover4268]

Students please remember Stellenbosch is still South Africa. Keep in big groups when out and about. Day or night. All criminals know know that 99% of people have Banking Apps on their phones. Its heaven for a criminal!

[@GoforiGugu]

@@bushlover4268 nature balance it self....in engineering is called state of equilibrium being reached

[@ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909]

I would have cameras on every street! Why is it so dark.

[@lindastanleybuthelezi169]

Didn't expect this kind of thing to happen around Stellenbosch University campus, always thought it was the safest during my time as a student there

[@chosen1afrique304]

I'm so irritated with the high level of crime in this country. We can't even enjoy the beauty of South Africa because of crime. South Africa is even more beautiful in the night time. I would love late night walks and drives, especially during the summertime but the lack of proper policing means that'll never be a reality ever.

[@noturbusiness8484]

We no longer walk or go for those drives even in the daytime anymore😢

[@mark3863]

Thanks for reporting on this, knowledge is power.

[@mdenzo1]

and its dangerous when it lands on criminals eg when the father of the abducted son refused to reveal the amount demanded for ransom, he did the right thing, otherwise the figure would lure other criminals into this type of crime. sometimes media encourages crime indirectly.

[@mark3863]

@@mdenzo1 A very valid point.

[@davidhyslop115]

Stellenbosch police station is shocking. I suppose its not Stellenbosch specific (SAPS in general) but they are extremely rude and arrogant in my opinion and I think they are not very fond of students or the culture in Stellenbosch, thus they do not feel very obligated to assist you properly. I only had to go there to report a car accident but I would not like to have to be there for more serious incidents, my confidence in them is not very high.

[@mixi2090]

No township in SA has seen more outreach and upliftment programs than Kayamandi. Hundreds of millions spent over 30 years. ZERO FRUIT FOR DECADES OF EFFORT.

[@antoniotruter9839]

Just taught potential kidnappers who come accross this to keep victims longer then 10 hours/days

[@SimangalisoMncwango]

As much as I empathize with the students and parents, I also wonder why this type of story has not been covered for campuses that are equally if not more affected by the same plague, campuses like CPUT and UWC in the Bellville/Belhare area...

[@xolasidziya8702]

CPUT student here that's true.

[@patrlcksreaLView]

You gotta start somewhere - it's not like it's a conspiracy to only give attention to Stellenbosch - they just started with Stellenbosch and if this gets traction it'll become taken seriously and obviously more reports will be done

[@janizedeerans5304]

I have seen a story about the University of Pretoria on Carte Blanche in 2023

[@chabi4990]

The lives of majority POC university students are clearly not valued as much as majority white university students, that's why CPUT and UWC ( neighbouring universities pretty much ) were excluded from this coverage- despite us suffering in fear for years and dealing with kidnappings and literal deaths of our fellow students every so often.

[@mehlcarelse4319]

UWC next to Belville South and Belhar. They know not to abduct there because the gangsters will come after them. Yep. Even the gangsters love their communities!!

[@SheCanSmile]

Things really change I would walk from Humarga to Goldfields Res in wee morning hours after doing assignments. Walking from the SS to res alone. Nothing happened. Stellies is not safe at all anymore.

[@Adri-oj3yt]

It's not safe ANYWHERE. Not even in South Africa.

[@standismore5328]

Dont dare touch my child. It will be your worst nightmare

[@Shawn-ts4jw]

You will never know who they are, so not much you would be able to do unfortunately

[@standismore5328]

@@Shawn-ts4jw Never underestimate with who these people think they are dealing with or capable of. Unfortunately for them if they try

[@GoforiGugu]

@@standismore5328 🦥

[@bryanbabusi4977]

Representing Botswana 🇧🇼 South Africa people are not safe at all due to the high rate of crimes and cases vanishes in to thin air unsolved. My Prayers goes to South Africa 🇿🇦 To Parents who am going through rough times and pain May they be comforted during this pain. Keep it up carte blanche

[@marthabooth4085]

This scares me as i have a child there 😡 we demand lots of street lights and safety.

[@Adri-oj3yt]

Really! Is this at any other town too?

[@gc4290]

One doesn't know until it happens, living in Stellenbosch has been great, but it is definitely still South Africa, this is really bad, and let's not forget the high number of foreign exchange students and Europeans that visit this beautiful Dutch town. Crime has reached the image of education in the country and it musy stop now, before it gets even worst

[@NgolaNalane]

SAPS is absolutely disgusting

[@Heinrich.Fourie]

Why is it so dark there in first place it looks scarry from the video.

[@plonker2505]

There is no more "normal society" out there. Ordinary people living ordinary lives have now become the target and what is gained by the perpetrators - a cellphone, some money that may last a day, nothing else but the victim is traumatized for months because you never know how these incidents will pan out. It is tragic that society has come to this

[@ntombilitsibane1187]

I guess the thieves have dared to go beyond the green zone. This is scary, I'm shocked.

[@ands1965]

Being a Security is a totally underpaid jobs. Most call police when they see something, instead of helping.. All around Stellenbosch is poverty up you mostly see the innercity..

[@oumanplays6527]

You gotta uber or have a designated but parking is a problem. Ideally try and uber in a group

[@MaryAnnRodrigues]

Why mention the bank thing - I don’t even want to repeat it here but now criminals know this info🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Mo-yd8xc]

I used to sell educational materials to Stellenbosch from a firm on Long Island. They were 1 of 8 clients we had in that country

[@jessicakoks4939]

There is big money in crime. Security companies are in demand.

[@gabrielarnott5562]

And I'm never gonna come back!!!!!🙈🙉🙊

[@khanyisafikilexayiya1369]

That 'give me the phone' does not sound South African though

[@wellinever1558]

Does it matter

[@thabi_d]

​@@wellinever1558it does because we would like to blame foreigners.

[@khanyisafikilexayiya1369]

@@wellinever1558 it does cause I don't want Xhosa and colored people being targeted by security companies. The security and police must know who the enemy is

[@NgolaNalane]

That literally doesn't matter. What's with you people and trying to make everything about foreigners

[@brucethackwell6686]

The comrades must be jailed

[@Mo-yd8xc]

I thought Springboks matches start so early because South Africa isn't safe after dark?

[@avinashroopchund7043]

I'm able to ping my daughter's cell with an app installed. Why were the police unable to catch these guys because cell phones were still on and in use? Makes one wonder who the actual culprits are.

[@DrugHunter-fy6nf]

Why in South Africa do you think its safe to walk the streets at midnight. Just get an Uber.

[@NgolaNalane]

So this is somehow national news cause it happened in Stellenbosch? This literally happens everyday throughout the country. Unfortunately

[@puseletsomasemola282]

Taking such risks while young makes memories,

[@hcbnett]

Incompetent & unable for for fill their JOB DESCREPTION .

[@chereeffraatz8180]

Namibia I love my country❤❤

[@jamesmcley]

Please don't go out late at night, it has never been safe

[@maritzaretief367]

it was in the 80's when i grew up.

[@livingwith.9132]

Their values aren’t ours.

[@jessicakoks4939]

Since 1994 the whole country became a crime nest

[@lonwabomlawu1188]

It would be interesting if carte blanche explained why use a black man to play the role of a kidnapper in dramatizing the kidnapping? Just interested.

[@Syaj07]

@@lonwabomlawu1188 Stop playing victim. Most of our population is black

[@BillabongBon]

Because its being realistic in an african context. It is obvious

[@josephinabukelwakekana8799]

Shame man

[@Tom-p9y]

Nothing Carte Blanche post is credible.

[@LazyXenophobicSouthAfrican]

ANC & EFF

[@Honest_Opinion_Truly]

Imagine complaining about crime in South Africa🙄You sound like a broken record. There are reasons why crime is prevalent in South Africa.

[@davidroux7987]

Diversity enriched campus

[@GoforiGugu]

Alcohol is problem

[@Mo-yd8xc]

Is it safe to say alcohol is a problem in SA? When I was in high school in Zimbabwe in the 80s my mom said "Africans drink too much."

[@GoforiGugu]

@@Mo-yd8xc abahambe!

[@Roosta-tq8uq]

Before 1994 we never had problems walking in the clean and well maintain streets it was safe since the ANC came into power the criminals came into power

[@kalinjani]

Bhari WC is run by the DA.

[@andreasjoss9719]

​@@kalinjanino unfortunately SAPS is managed at a national level. Plus thousands of unemployed people moving from dilapidated ANC provinces are seeking opportunities in the Western Cape (and resorting to crime).

[@kalinjani]

@@andreasjoss9719 that’s not true don’t push blame to outsiders those Gangsters from Cape Town did not come any where else they were born there and they have been there since Jan van Reebeck decided to stop over r@pe and steal land from the natives. DA has failed to take care of the mostly poor colored communities and most of them are now resorting to what you see in Cape Town and Stellenbosch it’s not people from outside the province stop making excuses. WC is suffering from having a big gap between the local poor and the rich it’s a Cape Town problem it is not people from outside .

[@AndreVisser-f3h]

Our children are dying in the townships, and this is news?

[@maritzaretief367]

yes this is news. do you want to contact carte blanche and ask them to do an expose on those crimes? nothing is stopping you.

[@gregson6]

Bllllllaxxxxx