Alive with rip-offs

30 March 2016 - 02:22
By Graeme Hosken

South Africa: A place of braaivleis and sunny skies. And, particularly if you are a tourist, the land of the bribe. If you know of foreign visitors arriving soon, tell them to bring extra cash and top up credit cards.From traffic cops and security guards to South African Airways officials, all are ready to rip off unsuspecting visitors.

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