But his wife, knowing that he enjoyed showing visiting relatives and friends around Cape Town, advised him to do an accredited tour guiding course, in time for the football World Cup which took place in South Africa in 2010, so that he could be part of the experience.

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Security officials routinely surround the homes of several outspoken government critics and stop friends and relatives from visiting.

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Friends and relatives are being asked to get permission from ward staff before visiting patients.

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The NHS trust said phones were on every ward, so people could still speak to their relatives and friends or leave a message for them, while visiting was restricted.

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