My Ordeal In South Africa

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• Anas, south africa 9 years ago

  It's very true of what u have said. The rate of crime is very high in this country. Thank God the police even listened to u. They are in no way ready to listen to any foreigner who has a case with a citizen. Once u are a fore ...
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  It's very true of what u have said. The rate of crime is very high in this country. Thank God the police even listened to u. They are in no way ready to listen to any foreigner who has a case with a citizen. Once u are a foreigner, u are wrong in the place. Ghana is a second heaven on earth. Lets protect our freedom n peace.

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• ADJOA Tema 9 years ago

  You made a mistake. Next time be careful.

  You made a mistake. Next time be careful.

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• Kwame 9 years ago

  Collins, your stories are very sketchy. Which airline would charge you a paltry 3000 rands ticket from SA to Ghana?
  Did you report the phone incident to the Police and what was their response.

  Collins, your stories are very sketchy. Which airline would charge you a paltry 3000 rands ticket from SA to Ghana?
  Did you report the phone incident to the Police and what was their response.

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• Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago

  I cannot believe that this is the experience of a CEO of a company on a business trip. You appear childish and naive for your behaviour. It also appears you did not want to use official sources to do business but corrupt chan ...
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  I cannot believe that this is the experience of a CEO of a company on a business trip. You appear childish and naive for your behaviour. It also appears you did not want to use official sources to do business but corrupt channels. I find it strange that despite English being the language in South Africa, you behaved as if you could not speak the language of the country and had to rely on others who spoke both your language and the host country's language.
  
  How on earth would you pay for something and a day later the seller comes back to say your money was fake and you accepted it? Is that how you conduct business and if so, for how long will your business survive, let alone grow?
  
  I hope you have learnt lessons from your childish experience and you will begin to use official channels to do business in Africa to reduce corruption. You wanted things on the cheap and in the end it cost you more. It serves you right and I have no sympathy for corrupt business operators like you. Change your business model and use official channels, pay taxes, etc before you get into more serious trouble including risk to yourself.

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• Kwame 9 years ago

  I am wondering too. Why would a person of his caliber create those situations for himself?

  I am wondering too. Why would a person of his caliber create those situations for himself?

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• ENOMA 9 years ago

  Kofi well said. I pondered over the same issues that you raised and had to conclude that there is more to the story than what he presented. I hope he has learnt an invaluable lesson from this childish and weird behavior.

  Kofi well said. I pondered over the same issues that you raised and had to conclude that there is more to the story than what he presented. I hope he has learnt an invaluable lesson from this childish and weird behavior.

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• maree stopes 9 years ago

  why not access travel agents or mobile phone shops?

  why not access travel agents or mobile phone shops?

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• Dzigaman 9 years ago

  You must have idiot stamped on your forehead. They can all see it from a mile away !!!!

  You must have idiot stamped on your forehead. They can all see it from a mile away !!!!

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• Wofa Kwame 9 years ago

  Buying a Plane ticket from a Congolese at an airport??? and buying a Phone from a Nigerian in a "Market"??? in any country and not only in South Africa is such a damn thing to do. Wise up Mr CEO

  Buying a Plane ticket from a Congolese at an airport??? and buying a Phone from a Nigerian in a "Market"??? in any country and not only in South Africa is such a damn thing to do. Wise up Mr CEO

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• fjk 9 years ago

  This person should be arrested for engaging and encouraging crime in SA.

  This person should be arrested for engaging and encouraging crime in SA.

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• KETEWA 9 years ago

  I don't know where you went to school. But you look like an educated fool. Don't post these stories for others to read. Use your head and let your informal thoughts guide your mind.

  I don't know where you went to school. But you look like an educated fool. Don't post these stories for others to read. Use your head and let your informal thoughts guide your mind.

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• ENOMA 9 years ago

  The caption should not read "My Ordeal In South Africa" rather it should have read "My Stupidity In South Africa". This could have happened to you anywhere. When one tries to beat the system one should be prepared to accept t ...
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  The caption should not read "My Ordeal In South Africa" rather it should have read "My Stupidity In South Africa". This could have happened to you anywhere. When one tries to beat the system one should be prepared to accept the consequence. Where is the ordeal when you knowingly try to cheat?

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• Rory 9 years ago

  My friend 'CEO', who goes to South Africa with a one-way ticket except citizens and permanent residents? Is your friend in that category?
  
  Did you see the airline counters where tickets are sold at OR Thambo? And you chos ...
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  My friend 'CEO', who goes to South Africa with a one-way ticket except citizens and permanent residents? Is your friend in that category?
  
  Did you see the airline counters where tickets are sold at OR Thambo? And you chose a congolese roaming the streets? By the way how did you know he was a congolese? Who says a one-way tickct to ANYWHERE costs R3000?
  
  Then after buying a phone from a Nigerian you go back the next day? What for? ADVICE:Go home, have a shower and let a pastor or family member pray for you. You need help.

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• Martin 9 years ago

  It appears you have the word sucker written all over your face. You are either drawn to or attracted to unsavory elements. Why would you give money to a total stranger to purchase a ticket for you? You deserved all of what ha ...
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  It appears you have the word sucker written all over your face. You are either drawn to or attracted to unsavory elements. Why would you give money to a total stranger to purchase a ticket for you? You deserved all of what happened to you and some more. No sympathy here for you.

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• Awuni Mohammad 9 years ago

  That's all I can say

  That's all I can say

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• Collins 9 years ago

  I have followed your comments and appreciate your advice and observations.
  I wish to inform you that Prince, the Ghanaian I first contacted, was my host who led me through my dealings in South Africa.
  As the norm is, I rel ...
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  I have followed your comments and appreciate your advice and observations.
  I wish to inform you that Prince, the Ghanaian I first contacted, was my host who led me through my dealings in South Africa.
  As the norm is, I relied on my host who knows the system very well and whom I trusted to get the best for me.
  My lessons are well learnt and I advise that anyone visiting the country should as well be wary of how they trust their hosts. Thank you for all the concerns. Collins Agyare- CEO of KnB

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• Bernard 9 years ago

  Much we bemoan the level of crime being undertaken by foreign nationals,I share with other commentators that your actions can be likened to a grade 1 child!!!
  
  Am also not sure if one can be granted entry into SA if that pe ...
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  Much we bemoan the level of crime being undertaken by foreign nationals,I share with other commentators that your actions can be likened to a grade 1 child!!!
  
  Am also not sure if one can be granted entry into SA if that person does not have "onward return ticket" as a visitor!!!!
  It is a major requirement in many countries!!!
  
  That fone could have been a stollen fone and thank God that it got broken bcos shiuld the police had tracked fone and found it with u,u could be in jail for at least 2 years!!!
  
  For the spate of crime in SA,it is not a joke!!
  Unfortunately, our brothers from Ghana and Nigeria as well as Congolese and Zimbabweans are in charge of arm robberies in SA!

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