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210 Zebula Villa – Serious Safety & Security Concerns

What was meant to be a peaceful weekend getaway at 210 Zebula Villa turned into a traumatic experience due to a break-in during the early hours of the morning. The Zebula estate gate and perimeter fencing are highly secured which the it is quite a distance from the main gate to the villa. This creates a strong sense of safety on arrival. However, what happened inside the villa raises serious concerns about the actual security measures in place. There was no forced entry. The intruder entered and exited without breaking anything. The kitchen door — which we never used during our stay — was unlocked, despite there being no key provided to us upon arrival. We assumed it was securely locked since no key was available. This is the same door the intruder used to later escape. He had even placed a large rock outside to prevent the door from closing during his exit. Additionally, the sliding door had no keys available yet was mysteriously opened. The exterior of the villa is extremely dark at night, with very minimal lighting around the house. Considering that the property is located in the middle of nowhere, proper outdoor lighting is essential for visitor safety. The darkness outside makes it easy for someone to move around undetected. The intruder moved in a calculated manner through the house, *****ing phones from different rooms while we were asleep. He even managed to take a phone from under a pillow. One of us woke up at that exact moment, saw him standing right next to the bed, screamed, and he immediately ran out through the kitchen door. It is extremely disturbing that someone could stand that close without any barrier or alarm being triggered. What is equally disappointing is the minimal support received from the owners after the incident. Despite explaining everything in detail and asking for transparency around how the kitchen door was accessible without keys, there has been no clear explanation. The fact that a door without keys was still accessible is a major factor showing that visitor security is not properly measured or prioritised. We are deeply shaken by this experience. We are grateful that no one was physically harmed, but the emotional impact has been significant. Serious improvements to lighting, access control, key management, and overall security procedures are urgently needed to prevent this from happening to other guests.