Author Topic: EZKZN Sodwana campsite dangers (Read 8937 times)

Toppie · « **on:** May 17, 2015, 01:19:22 PM »

A friend sent me a warning this morning that violent crime is again happening in the Sodwana Parksboard campsite.

There have so far been two armed robberies in the camp this month. Of the first one, one of the victims is still in hospital.

The robbers armed with AK-47's, a shotgun and pistols last night robbed a campsite where jet-skiers are camping. One of the guy's was shot in the leg with the shotgun. His leg had to be amputated this morning.

With such a brazen and well armed gang roaming the area they could target any facility as most are only fenced with wire fences. The closest SAPS facility is too far away to react in such an event. Take care as it seems that matters will get worse before it gets better.

CLS · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2015, 01:30:59 PM »

Surely something can be done to stop this, ???? You cannot go away on a holiday without talking an armed guard.

colin · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2015, 02:02:40 PM »

for the warning Toppie . if I am not mistaken we are prohibited from taking firearms into Sodwana . Kosi , Vidal etc. The criminals know this and are becoming increasingly brazen .

shagnrelease · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2015, 03:18:39 PM »

This is a friend of mine, this happened at Tokkie Hugo's camp.

shagnrelease · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2015, 08:20:11 AM »

http://www.netwerk24.com/nuus/2015-05-18-man-gaan-been-verloor-n-roof

Ettienne · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2015, 09:32:11 AM »

strongs to all. not nice. not at all.

Toppie · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2015, 09:55:18 AM »

See it was at a private Lodge not in the main campsite and happened on past Friday evening.

My son is at Sodwana Bay Lodge at the moment and there they informed him of another similar incident that happened last week Wednesday.

Otherwise life goes on as normal at Sodwana. It's a small place, I am sure they will catch them.

Last time something like this happened in the main camp Ezemvelo brought in additional rangers and they actually shot and killed the burglar.

Toppie · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2015, 03:20:43 PM »

News from Sodwana is place is crawling with cops, new SAPS vehicles patrolling everywhere, and about 10 policemen even on the beach.

Well done SAPS and Ezemvelo.

CLS · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2015, 03:31:14 PM »

Quote from: Toppie on May 19, 2015, 03:20:43 PM

News from Sodwana is place is crawling with cops, new SAPS vehicles patrolling everywhere, and about 10 policemen even on the beach.

Well done SAPS and Ezemvelo.

That is good news, hope they catch the buggers.

shagnrelease · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2015, 06:59:19 PM »

Sadly this is now a murder inquiry. Thys unfortunately passed away this evening, RIP and condolences to the family and friends.

I hope that justice prevails and these bastards are caught.

RIP Thys.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2015, 07:02:22 PM »

Ah man this is not good , sorry about your friend Greg , condolences to the family

REEFMAN · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2015, 07:14:00 PM »

Ah goodness. Such a senseless waste of life. So Sorry to hear.

dugong · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2015, 07:55:58 PM »

:-(sorry to hear shag, this makes me steam.........you just cannot fight back, sadly you have to be submissive and in most instances it ends badly if you aren't, it's great the cops are there now...........but in three weeks

this will happen again...........

colin · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2015, 08:02:48 PM »

Always sad to bury someone so young, strange , youngsters normally pull through if they make the first day after surgery. Hope the thugs slip up and are caught soon,

SAfish · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2015, 09:24:43 PM »

This is so sad. Sorry to hear about your loss, Greg. Condolences to you, his family and friends. May the bastards rot in hell.

Ettienne · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2015, 09:36:05 AM »

Strongs Greg

RIP Thys

Toppie · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2015, 11:22:55 AM »

So, sad, RIP Thys.

Another hard working intelligent person and contributor to the fiscus whose life was snuffed out by useless scum.

sardinella · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2015, 11:46:27 AM »

Quote from: Toppie on May 21, 2015, 11:22:55 AM

So, sad, RIP Thys.

Another hard working intelligent person and contributor to the fiscus whose life was snuffed out by useless scum.

Could not have said it better.
RIP, may his loved ones find peace

Mal Hannes · « **Reply #18 on:** May 21, 2015, 04:50:43 PM »

Condolences and Rip.

This happened eactly a year after I sat at that same bar with Tokkie.

This is horrible.

Willie · « **Reply #19 on:** May 21, 2015, 05:38:30 PM »

Very , very sad sorry Greg and condolences to his family