South Africa has been rocked by violence and looting for six consecutive days
British and Irish Lions reassured on safety
The British and Irish Lions rugby team’s players have been reassured of their safety, a security official with the tourists told AFP news agency.
“There have been discussions with the Lions and security has increased,” said the security official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as he is not an authorized spokesman.
“South Africa is a vast country size wise and the Western Cape is far from the worst hit areas. I would say it is the safest part of the country currently.”
The Lions arrived in South Africa on June 28 for an eight-match tour and played three times in Gauteng before flying to Cape Town last .