I was at Vic falls in Oct 2002.
I know about being wise after the event etc.. but, the aggressive begging and the look of sheer desperation in the eyes of the locals, made us feel very intimidated, and on more than one occasion we remarked that it was only a matter of time before something really serious and nasty occurred.
I am sorry for the Ausie tourist and his family.
What a shame, such a beautiful country. Down the tubes I am afraid.
M.