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[@galgamekthegreatlord4823]

can't ban the internet...

[@16sputnik7]

Sure! Got it! Let’s whitewash the reality of what’s going on. 🤣

[@AlternativPerspectiv]

ANC cadres are trained in using the word "challenges", before they are deployed. everything is "we are having challenges" and nothing gets done because of these "challenges".

[@southernafricanboy4148]

😂😅

[@ca9968]

Ja...it must be very challenging for them considering they all have a basic IQ of 70 or below...eish...

[@4exgold]

lol spot on

[@eisbeinGermany]

but we know why they r having a challenge--because 99 % are not educated, i wonder how many cops in SA have a education higher than st 4 ,most cannot even read and right,

[@p-manwecho8395]

Lol

[@siyabongakunene5052]

Thank you to these brave citizens, putting their lives in danger to do the police's work.

[@mrb2643]

This counrty will collapse if wasn't for private companies and citizens doing their thing.

[@simonemagielies3174]

It's horrific to see what's happening in our country and the government doesn't take it seriously 😣

[@eisbeinGermany]

why will thy,do u think hippo eyes ever draw money at a ATM

[@mrb2643]

if we didnt have resilient private sector, individuals and companies , this country will collapse real quick... from security to food to energy.... Masses fear privatization in Favour of nationalization, but thats on an emotional and opportunist basis. Deep down this will fail properly in time.

[@juulclark2651]

The government is owned by the New World Order globalists and these evil despots want to destroy all countries by invading them with the criminals!

[@simphiwetom9509]

Passing Umtata is like passing lions under a tree. Close your windows and lock your doors. Refuel in the next town.

[@vanessasmook4229]

Do you think it is safer than Lisiksiki?

[@vanessasmook4229]

Do you think Umtata is as bad as Lisikiski ?

[@TheLocalChurchExperience]

@@vanessasmook4229 lusikisiki is safer than Mtata. Mtata is worse

[@UnknownSA10]

Also, the police work with the criminals. In fact, I am aware of one who is alleged to moonlight as a card scammer.

[@eisbeinGermany]

show me just one honest policeman in SA,same as politicians and lawyers ,

[@sharonmanzi4681]

We don't have police in SA...

[@eisbeinGermany]

@@sharonmanzi4681 agree, 99.99 % are just as corrupt as the ANC

[@thendoronnyramashia749]

@@eisbeinGermany we have them. Unfortunately, they're outnumbered by the bad ones. Also, being a whistle-blower in this country ends with you in the grave hence some don't do anything. It's sad to witness.

[@ChildofGod-g8f]

It's excellent that RSA citizens are taking a stand. Now goverment just has to pay our taxes back so we can invest in the things that they clearly don't.

[@shanaazabrahams1319]

Where are you from?

[@vanessasmook4229]

Dream on.

[@ChildofGod-g8f]

@@shanaazabrahams1319 RSA

[@UnknownSA10]

I'm from Mthatha. This video doesn't even touch the level of criminality there. We are under siege, and criminality reigns supreme.

[@kellyalexander7347]

True people avoid traveling through Mthatha even busses

[@KingThabiso]

Wow. Seriously?

[@lonwabomfoxo5610]

@@KingThabiso yes,it's really bad

[@mupza04]

Was born and raised in umtata then(😂).....i left in '95 bt occasionally go back to visit family by ill nva eva go back and live ther.....tht place is a cest pool for criminals...kubi buti its scary

[@4exgold]

that's sad. i remember visiting SA a number of times in the late 90s/early 00s and even then, driving to the Wild Coast, the place seemed dodgy. there's a lot of poverty. Badly needs a bypass built.

[@scipioafricanus7943]

South Africa is under siege.

[@drttgb4955]

Don't "worry" Wagner will be willing and ready to come and "help" out.

[@KaraboK9Ntswane]

I usually move my funds into a virtual cardless account and only transfer necessary amounts to my main account when transacting. Yes it's a lot of admin but after being a victim of card skimming, it's the best option

[@eisbeinGermany]

the best option, but why have such a big amount available to draw cash at ATM< why not go draw cash at Spar Checkers Pick n Pay till, or at most 2000 rand at a ATM

[@nhlanhlasibiya9625]

Applause to the men that took upon themselves to tackle this crime head on. No matter how risky. Theor contribution to me eliminates impunity.

[@MrDLeighS]

Where are the Police? Why aren't they doing their job? Why is it always up to residents to ensure the safety of their communities? Where does our tax money go?

[@draterlarebil4506]

The police are the criminals. As a 63 year old man they threatened to impound my vehicle because of a lapsed license disc ,and settled for cash.

[@seanjennings9042]

Police are watching from afar, waiting for their cut...

[@alankusevitsky6831]

They at KFC..

[@kingkunte5479]

they feed fat greedy politicians

[@tymac9127]

Getting fat off that scammers money😂

[@hypergraphic]

A similar thing happened to my wife and I. These guys are so quick and when you don't know the game it's easy to get robbed.

[@cecillekinnear4585]

My son in law and daughter were robbed in this area.

[@aletheavolanie1154]

This has been happening for years in JHB with tourists in Rosebank right at the Shell garage situated next to Rosebank mall. Tourists goes to the market and are lured to that ATM. It's an entire syndicate operation which Rosebank police does nothing about. My partner was robbed there and that's when I found out it's a regular thing that nobody does anything about. I've given Rosebank police a hard drive of the footage of the day we were robbed but up until today, nothing was done

[@ca9968]

You get what you vote for South Africa...

[@Psychosoul139]

The ANC’s gutter.

[@philsonhtc2871]

The idea of going to South Africa with my family on vacation is laughable to me.

[@ignoblesurfer6281]

It wasn't always like this. And some of the country is still functional and operates under the rule of law. I would take any detour to avoid Mthatha. Take the back roads out to Coffee Bay. It would double the journey time, or even more, and necessitate an overnight stop. But it's still preferable to giving any chance to a town that has ceased to operate under the law.

[@siphudiko1309]

Haha you must be a very ignorant being to visit SA with your family

[@shaneoz4006]

Fun fact: It's only going to get worse. Not just scammers... EVERYTHING

[@MrDLeighS]

Yup, when the police do nothing, the criminals become more brazen! And then when things REALLY get out of hand (like with the Zama zamas) then it's too late... And the police are helpless!

[@vuvufuzzy2594]

We are on our own, the government is doing next to nothing about anything in this country.

[@vuyiemdlalose4865]

This is disturbing. Our country is filled with evil.

[@kaytiwae]

haike... there go my travel plans. Thanks for the warnings

[@ksc743]

For the most part SA is safe for now. Just use common sense. We often travel from Cape Town by car up the West Coast; Namibia; along the Garden Route and as far as Port Alfred. Haven't been to umtata or Durban in years tho.

[@eisbeinGermany]

@@ksc743 your problem is thy target tourists. yes, most of the country is safe, but driving at night is the problem and even during the day,

[@oyandakona5994]

Hai nam andisayanga suka nzahlala apha Gqeberha imbi lento yenzekayo eMtata tshini

[@ksc743]

@@eisbeinGermany driving during the day is absolutely fine in the areas I mentioned. Just use common sense which means not driving at night or in dodgy areas.

[@vanessasmook4229]

Why anyone comes to R.S.A on holiday ,I have no clue. If you want coastal go to Namibia and if you want bush and rivers go to Botswana.

[@StudyWithKarabo]

I hear you, but you can't compare Namibia's coast to that on SA!!!

[@brianmorrison9168]

I worked in Umtata in the 80's and it wasn't a very safe place then .. no doubt it's worse now

[@southernafricanboy4148]

Thank you

[@mamshengutshabalala6801]

Interesting...I wonder why...What is/was the root cause?

[@ksc743]

​@@mamshengutshabalala6801 I should imagine, like any 'no go' areas anywhere, criminal gangs have gained a foothold, and no one is stopping them. None of us would know about this if it weren't for C/Blanche. I've never seen news of this anywhere. I get the impression many small towns in SA are not doing well. Many owe millions to Eskom etc. They are being badly managed, which allows the criminal element in. I would say the best thing we can do in SA right now is to form neighbourhood watches with patrols and cctv cameras where possible.

[@4exgold]

@@mamshengutshabalala6801 poverty. Eastern Cape is probably the poorest region in SA.

[@Zangettsu_ZA]

@@4exgold Just an excuse. And a bad one at that. People do crime because they're poor, but in turn chase away tourism and foreign investment that would otherwise create jobs and livelyhoods. So they become even poorer. Cut the nose to spite the face... The average SA'n does not have the ability to think about tomorrow. Lets be real.

[@davidroux7987]

No local person with any sense will take orderes from a boogaloo in a green vest

[@siviwekulu6996]

Thank you..

[@miel1074]

But I have lived in this country for my entire life. Not once (not ONCE, mind you…) have I ever thought to myself: “Road engineers are warning people that the bridge is closed….okay, let me go to an atm with them!!” Put your car into reverse….and BYE!! Bridge is closed!? Really? Great! I’ll go somewhere else, cheers!!!!👋👋👋👋

[@RenataReck]

Most of tour guides avoid taking anyone there

[@andiledladlaad]

I’m actually wondering why some tourists don’t see a need for a tour guide or shuttle service when visiting a country as dangerous as ours 🤔

[@RadebeKids]

One thing I always exercise is limit your withdrawal amounts on the app to only the amount you know you'll need for that day. Never have a limit of R10 000 just leave it at R100 or R200.00 secondly if ANYONE approaches you at an ATM never speak to them instead stop anything that you're doing and block the card.

[@astonmoore6126]

Another wonderful and beautiful place of our country, completely ruined by the criminals and the lack of police. Makes me absolutely heart broken to watch our country crumble and fail in so many aspects

[@jam-fam]

Thank you so much Willem and team! Shame on the Mthatha SAPS

[@sueelliott4793]

Same as Durban, you got these flash 5 star hotels, and then Point Rd and the Wheel.

[@sachavere6523]

Pleeez the ANC is not interested in tourism and fighting crime , plus criminals have more rights than the victims!! ordinary citizens are fighting crime themselves !! Well done to the guys here that are making a difference!!

[@arlenespencer5850]

Remember the days when tourists flocked to this country without fear of been robbed plus some.

[@Enzo8mmSA]

I'm a bit confused. How do you go from bridge is closed to enter your Pin?

[@sharonmanzi4681]

🖐️same here

[@omphemetsechake2839]

Lols😅😂 It's not common to all of us...

[@siviwekulu6996]

You read my mind. Something's fishy in this report.

[@Kal.99]

Imagine, if the police could work with these groups, crime will be down in no time

[@CollosalTrollge]

Which groups, the scam groups or the anti scam groups. Well that would be something. I wonder if the government should pay the critical services more, like the miners.... this is the issue for me. Anyways its more or less a similar issue world wide, poor effort by government or the leads. The the ones who run the country the economy being bad and the middle class become poorer and the poor struggle more and then we have more unemployment and then we have crime.

[@seanjennings9042]

They could.... but they choose to work with the criminals instead

[@dylanmacdonald7908]

SAPS foot patrols? LOL! They are all sitting in the police station drinking coffee.

[@Zangettsu_ZA]

At the police station? Try the KFC with a family bucket each.

[@triciahlongwa6383]

Salute to the citizens actually doing something positive.

[@goonerfromjhb]

Some clever guy should calculate the loss of jobs due to this kind of crime, the loss of income to the locals, the loss of confidence in safe S.A tourism will affect millions. What is going on here in this report is another stark reminder of the local population stepping in because the ANC has failed yet again...signs of a failed state

[@karlfuture_9548]

Great work guys.

[@siviwekulu6996]

I'm from Mthatha and I have been robbed several time in both Johannesburg and Durban, why does this documentary zoom into Mthatha as if other SA towns are safe?

[@ingridgeertsema1315]

Farm Watches/Community Watches are the only people keeping people safe in these outlying areas.

[@keneilwemaphogoshe5616]

This is really sad😢

[@heatherwolmarans8287]

I was subject to police corruption in Umthata, and have had goods stolen off the back of my bakkie when stuck in traffic ( yes, everything was well packed and tied down, they just cut the ropes). It's a very scary place to go and work in.

[@ahdr8852]

The country would be non existent without small groups of locals holding things together

[@riskboy999]

The comments saying the video doesn't do the level of crime there justice is a hard pill to swallow, Mthatha needs help fast..

[@xolabunu6044]

Our small town has always been a crime city since matanzima was removed from power

[@CollosalTrollge]

Man this is disgusting , why this hapens.

[@aluwanimoyo4093]

The identity hiding seems half-assed. You're gonna get somebody killed! There is still enough information to figure out who the person is if you are a part of the community.

[@lunganibiyela1690]

This is happening in Sandton too, but the scammers pretend to be part of the Department of Tourism.

[@kathyswart6215]

We are South Africans and we rode from Empangeni to Port Elizabeth at the first robot at Umtata we were block off by a car and a man said we had to pull off at the garage. Thankfully the man saw we were renting a car that had a tracker in. He did ask that we had to draw money as we had to pay to ride thru Umtata. When we said our card has only R10 in and we live in Port Elizabeth hê said its fine we can go as we don't have to pay. I don't recommend tourist going through Umtata . We did call the police and they said that it's not safe at that spot they hi-jack cars to pull off and rob the people at the garage.

[@samuelt.kisaame7787]

Isn't it ironic that this is happening in the province where ANC stalwarts came from? One would expect the opposite given the pomp and fanfare the ANC displays on Tv and elsewhere. Just saying.🤷‍♂️

[@helenduplessis4166]

Sounds like PTA.

[@BadHabbitz-tj3ke]

Question we must ask can SA recover from this uncontrollable mess of crime, corruption and lawlessness I don't think there is any party that can safe SA the criminals are in power the government and the police has failed to protect its citizens

[@arlenespencer5850]

The New SA.

[@VonBinde]

No party can save South Africa? Only one party has been in control of the police for 30 years. If your car keeps giving you trouble, do you not get a new car?

[@24granaathome75]

Why are the tourists going to the ATMs? Doesn't sound like they are coerced/threatened into do so.

[@Crispin540]

They got me in Cape Town in 2019, now when I visit sa, I don’t draw cash.

[@ChooseU4ever]

I'm soo sorry.

[@eisbeinGermany]

best option is to not visit the country as thy target tourits,

[@Crispin540]

Still got family in sa, so have to go out and visit them, just have to be very aware that you surrounded by poverty, anything can happen.

[@eisbeinGermany]

@@Crispin540 yes agree, just stay away from areas at night mostly, not walk with cell in hand ,

[@janbezuidenhout8469]

I visited the Nelson Mandela museum, shopped at the Savoy Spar, had lunch at the Mike's Kitchen on my way to Mdumbi for December holidays. Off course there is crime there and everywhere in RSA (and in Italy amongst other countries). I never felt unsafe.

[@eisbeinGermany]

then u just lucky my friend,

[@melssf7852]

I do understand what you mean, I think if you well traveled and know anything about SA you will be okay, just have to be hyper alert

[@mrschumi69]

Yip, and Mike's Kitchen closed down 10 years ago... A lot changed since then

[@eisbeinGermany]

@@mrschumi69 such a pity so many Mike's Kitchens closed 🔐 down, I loved their food in the 1990, there Sunday carvery was best for me,

[@melssf7852]

@@eisbeinGermany their food was amazing. It is sad I agree

[@TitanMoon746]

South Africa is lost and soon a failed state💔

[@Visionery1]

We assisted German tourists in two separate card skimming incidents in Cape Town some years ago, the one couple was told they had to get a 'permit' for the SIghtseeing Bus at a specific ATM, the other had her card swopped at a garage. Within minutes both lost large sums of money. Luckily both were reimbursed by their credit card companies as they had opened a case with SAPS. Even locals can easily fall victim to these scams - if something doesn't feel right, move along.

[@beulahliebenberg4719]

I have a guest house closer to EL and warn all my visitors they should not be distracted or detracted in Mthata. They target older couples. An elderly Austrian couple’s card was cloned and within 22 hours R75000 was withdrawn and spent at cellular shops.

[@jewelnaicker1117]

Im in Canada, lived in SA my entire life, and my Canadian friends LOVE going to SA- so this is sad. Whenever they want to visit again I want them to come with me so that I know the precautions to take... If that will even help

[@FelicityMunro-q9d]

Mthata was beautiful back in yhe day. Wont go there now. Very sad

[@frankalexander9835]

SHAME, I WAS BORN THERE. IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL TOWN ONCE. BUT I WONT VISIT MY HOME TOWN AGAIN.

[@josmilne6705]

Old news... This country is wasted

[@DesmondKlue]

Tourists stay at hotels.The hotels know whats happening some warn tourist's. You dont need to get permit to move in roads in cape town.This has been happening in cape town for years.

[@Cd1988B]

yaaaa boet, old ways never die, they jst get worse. SA get better please

[@Tsenolomokoena-tj1vi]

big ups to you guy's

[@phumeza343]

Government have to do something honesty Eastern Cape, especially Umtata is becoming unsafe.

[@VonBinde]

It's only you that can do something. Vote for change by changing your vote

[@nompumelelo5925]

Drugs are a huge problem, no normal person could do such

[@hannah50353]

We are going to Durban soon, please can anyone give tips on hotspots to be aware of?

[@UnknownSA10]

Everywhere is a hotspot. I'm from Mthatha. Don't stop for anything. There's a small town after Mthatha called Tsolo (about 40km from Mthatha) on your way to Durban. You can stop there and refill. It's much safer than the hellhole that is Mthatha.

[@kellyalexander7347]

Stay far away from that war zone

[@basedsigma5634]

You can go to the canary islands with the same money

[@ericbivins8014]

SOUTH AFRICA

[@basedsigma5634]

@@ericbivins8014 😂😂😂😂

[@berlin9406]

Travel agents should warn people about hot spots. Stop complaining and get out of South Africa. It won't get better. Just stay in areas that are safe. If you travel stay in contact with backup. In the next 200 years nothing will get better.

[@masandefuzile2261]

My hometown

[@Cyborg6907]

everything is a challenge in that country

[@drevil4454]

No it is not just a case of the police being unfunded. It is more of a case that the police refuse to do their work because they are in cahoots with these crooks.

[@YoutubeAfrica]

This Umtata is a real mess of a place

[@dineshanpillay5944]

Anc state, time to vote them out

[@eisbeinGermany]

whos going to, how many Indians dont also vote for ANC, look how Indian people were big anti-apartheid activists, and still are for the ANC, same as white people, ok mostly English-speaking white people vote for ANC, Gordan is just one to mention,other big problem is coloured people are big ANC supporters . Mac Maharaj another big ANC

[@leratomoreki9002]

​​@@eisbeinGermany lol the fact that you think every black person is a ANC supporter is hilarious

[@eisbeinGermany]

@@leratomoreki9002 i said 95 %

[@sharonmanzi4681]

Anybody with the smallest common sense knows that ANC has to go...it's beyond a racial issue now...even it's stalwarts are enough with the nonsence​@@eisbeinGermany10:01

[@eisbeinGermany]

@@sharonmanzi4681 which stalwarts are u talking about,they all started it, it was started by the evil mandela ,,he started it all, show or give me just one stalwart whos. had enough,just dont say Mbekl please,

[@TheLocalChurchExperience]

Never even use an ATM in Mtata

[@jossiesteenkamp9317]

Nelson Mandela museum is there

[@carolinephorosi2345]

Where do they get the uniform of officers and who is helping them?

[@kosiekoos9408]

The WCape the only island of sanity just just...

[@sibusisomichaels]

Can 2024 just come 😤...clearly we're leasing ourselves here no government.

[@waltermoilwa]

Can you investigate cell phone tower vandalism in the EC, especially Mtats

[@skhosanamathiyane]

That's why easten cape is so poor with no job creation,I use to drive with the truck from Port Elizabeth to Durban,,, , from Armagh United Kingdom

[@joe_lubinda]

This audio is muted for me I thought my phone is damaged 😢

[@phiwemanzi9583]

Never tap/use your real bank card in South Africa. Transfer small amounts at a time to virtual card

[@emmykundy4273]

9:52 last trip to south africa, they will visit Tanzania, safe for everyone

[@nf4eva420]

everywhere in the world these bunch are a problem. but how do we stop them from breeding :(

[@sqrd3536]

I would like to know how many of those are or work with police officers? Totally disgusting and poor EVIL. The govt needs to build a diversion road. South African Embassy should share this information with tourists even at airports. Well done to the residents👏👏👏

[@leelee9106]

Why does the Carte Blanche presenters change their accents to match the criminals they interview, becoming almost different people in the process. Is this done to make them appear to be like the criminals, or what?!

[@mahomedahmedseedat3670]

Trevor noah made a joke about this in a show It's nuanced If you speak like a "laanie" the person may feel uncomfortable and that you flexing on them So sometimes you match their accent to improve dialogue buuuut at the same time it's done sometimes in a mocking racist way Hence why it's nuanced

[@KrispyKrunchee]

It’s called code-switching, worth a google search.

[@vince7360]

Welcome to South Africa,come visit at your own risk

[@JUAN_OLIVIER]

Seems choosing a country with a massive crime problem for a holiday is not the best idea.

[@pietmuskiet5586]

Viva anc!!

[@NoluJezile]

One should go with crew highly trained intelligence driven bodyguards when you visit umtata

[@funkwallah]

aaah - our lovely south african citizens !!

[@tobolee6385]

Get the sjamboks...on them ..

[@juanbarnard6140]

I would say book through a travel guide , its safe and they know what to do.

[@debbieisaacs9033]

What is wrong with these people, how inhumane 😔.

[@theboomletgroup8436]

Last trip to SA. They 80 years old pal

[@gertvanniekerk46]

Funny that all of these foreign tourists fought tooth and nail for over fifty years to create the 'New South Africa'-they must come in their millions and "KRY Vir Julle"1

[@maggiemofokeng5270]

😢 very sad indeed

[@BallieBoogs]

Sad. Just another example of how South African citizens themselves are shooting themselves in the foot and destroying a better future for their own children concerning foreign investment and economic growth.

[@XBooks.]

Phumzile is a guy😮