South African TV Reporter Robbed Live On Camera

Vuyo Mvoko, contributing editor of South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), was robbed live on camera outside a Johannesburg hospital. The robbers paid no attention to the camera, which was filming, while stealing laptops and mobile phones. They threatened Mvoko with a gun when he showed reluctance to hand over his mobile phone. Police are investigating the incident. The reporter hopes that the muggers will be arrested. He revealed that it took him some time to understand what was happening.

The editor was covering the arrival of Edgar Lungu, President of Zambia. Zambian leader has gone to South Africa for possible surgery and medical tests. He had collapsed during a public ceremony on Sunday.