SOUTH African Tourism is trying to reassure tourists of the
destination’s safety after a British woman was killed and her husband seriously
injured in a robbery attempt.
The couple, John and Diane Conway, were staying at the town
of Pilgrim’s Rest in the Mpumalanga region when a youth approached them and
demanded money.
The robber escaped after shooting both the Conways. Diane
was fatally injured while her husband is receiving treatment in intensive care
at hospital.
South African Tourism managing director United Kingdom
Willem Eksteen said: “We extend our deepest sympathy to the Conway family and
hope Mr Conway will soon recover.
“This is not indicative of the destination or a holiday in
South Africa. This is a very rare incident.”
He added that a unit of the Serious Violent Crime Unit was
investigating the case.