Gomario

Are you serious? 3 guys with guns will not rob a cyclist my friend. If "they" get their hands on that much fire-power, they will aim for a higher loot. Like do a house robbery or similar! Due to my job, I get the opportunity to talk to many violent criminals and one thing I realized is: when it comes to choosing a victim, they are like water. They choose the path which offer the least resistance.

I totally disagree with you. I ALWAYS carry my 9mm short while going for a ride. It saved me twice in 5 years and once helped to save two ladies while jogging past a "fishy" area. But you MUST learn how and when to use it. You MUST have a good measure of common sense. And you MUST know the relevant law. If not, you are better off without.

Perhaps a description of the suspects will help. Usually they wear the same clothes for days if not weeks. How old you think they were? Fat or skinny, tall or short etc etc. Anything will help. I am sure not everybody in the area is a 'character'.

The crime levels in the new South Africa are mind blowing. Usually, 'the less privileged' will steal anything which can be moved! Indeed, crime can happen anywhere but really, let's not fool each other

In South Africa it is standard procedure for a drunk driver to IMMEDIATELY leave the accident scene at ALL COSTS! I am a cop with 20+ years experience and in the last 10 or so years this phenomenon is sadly very very common. It is much much cheaper for the driver to act this way.