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Article: Confed team robbed.(News)
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- The Saturday Star (South Africa)
- Article date:
- June 20, 2009
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BYLINE: Kashiefa Ajam and Sameer Naik
On the cusp of an unforgettable international sporting weekend, South Africa appears unable to shake the global perception that it is a haven for criminals.
On Thursday night, fresh from their stunning Confederations Cup triumph over Italy, the victorious Egyptians found their five hotel rooms had been broken into and several thousand dollars stolen.
Earlier that evening, four British tourists had arrived at OR Tambo International Airport ahead of today's opening Test in the three-Test British and Irish Lions tour of the country.
They were followed to where they were staying the night, then beaten ...