London artist shot dead in Durban, South Africa

Sadly, gk this no longer surprises me. I won't tell the whole story, as it's not mine to tell, but a prospective buyer who visited our house was desperate to leave SA with his wife and family. He had experienced terrible times. He's had to return.

I understand many, many South Africans are desperate to leave their loved but unstable country.

What a sad story. Such a shame that such a beautiful place has so many terrible problems.

It is heartbreaking. And the current government does not appear to have the political will to address the problem. It is left once again to big business to do their best. Private security firms have proliferated because there is no police force. I wish I could wave a magic wand.

South African journalist Max du Preez is always an interesting read:

mg.co.za/article/2013-11-28-spring-may-just-arrive-early-in-sa

As is Shaun de Waal (who wrote the above article).

I'm in contact with distant relative Linda in Jo'burg and although she wanted to go to the local library there for family research - she hasn't got there yet as she doesn't go in town alone.....

Such a sad story. You must feel it sorely gknot.

I do. As someone said recently - about the people of my tribe - their pain is my pain.