http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2201999,00.htmlIt's the third time Neethling has been robbed. In June last year he was "relieved" of 40 medals
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http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2201999,00.htmlIt's the third time Neethling has been robbed. In June last year he was "relieved" of 40 medals
Ryk Neethlings quote on the Homecoming Revolution Website, "I made the decision after the 2004 Olympic games to come back to South Africa and have loved it. The only regret is not returning earlier."
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Sanri van Wyk, Beeld
Johannesburg - Crime has come knocking - literally - at swimming ace Ryk Neethling's door.
But a spur-of-the-moment decision to travel to Bloemfontein to watch the Currie Cup semi-final, probably saved him from coming face-to-face with the burglars at his home in Lynnwood, Pretoria.
Police spokesperson Lucas Sithole said the burglars had kicked down a door to gain access to the house at about 13:00 on Sunday.
Beeld was told that Neethling hadn't had any plans to go to Bloemfontein for the match between the Bulls and the Cheetahs.
But on Saturday morning, he and his housemate, Neil Cloete, had decided on the spur of the moment to drive there after all.
A person close to the family said it was a "blessing" that they were not there when the burglars struck, because their lives could have been in danger.
Apparently a TV set, a DVD player and a laptop were taken.
Sithole said the police were still waiting for Neethling to confirm what had been stolen.
"It's not clear how many people were involved," Sithole said.
No-one had been arrested yet, he added.
It's the third time Neethling has been robbed. In June last year he was "relieved" of 40 medals - two of which were later replaced.
http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2201999,00.html
Robber punches Ryk's mom
http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2124939,00.html
Robbers steal Ryk's medals
http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_1944498,00.html
I bet Ryk is seriously thinking about packing his bags again.
I get robbed between 3 - 5 times a year, so what, not like any one gives a damn, claim insurance, pay higher premiums and wait until next one.
so he has only been robbed 3 times, what's the big deal?
I get robbed between 3 - 5 times a year, so what, not like any one gives a damn, claim insurance, pay higher premiums and wait until next one.
It will be interesting to see if that changes.But Ryk is one of the Spokespersons for the Homecoming Revolution project.
But Ryk is one of the Spokespersons for the Homecoming Revolution project.
I really find your "not like anyone gives a damn" disturbing... is THIS what the New South Africa is about?
Yes - hilarious - what a hoot that his mother was bashed around too.In a way its really funny, so funny its ridiculous. They trying to lure people to come back to SA with their lies and prosperity about SA, but back at the ranch, the spokesperson has been robbed three times since getting back to SA, and his mom has been bashed around too.
It will be interesting to see if that changes.
Yes - hilarious - what a hoot that his mother was bashed around too.![]()