Jamaica captain claims Cape Town theft: 'Our capability to host not in doubt,' responds Kodwa

Days before Cape Town hosts the Netball World Cup, a social media post by the captain of tournament favourites Jamaica, Jhaniele Fowler, has raised security concerns after the player shared that money had been taken from her purse.

The tournament, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, starts on Friday and runs until 6 August.

Fowler, who is in the Mother City as her team prepares for their opening match against Sri Lanka in Group G, posted on her Instagram account, among other things, that she didn't feel safe in South Africa.

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"This is so unfortunate, this place isn't safe,' the 34-year-old wrote.

"First they stole money from my purse, now people are trying to come in on us in our rooms. Really!"

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints), which is responsible for safety and security of all major sporting, cultural and recreational events, told the media in a press conference on Thursday that no report had been filed by the Jamaican team, who are known as the Sunshine Girls.

"Before we start to investigate, we need to have a statement,' said Lt General Tebello Mosikili, who is chairperson of Natjoints, which comprises of government departments including the South African Police Service, the South African National Defence Force, and the State Security Agency

"We're waiting for the complainants to come forward. When those certainties become clear, we will definitely launch an investigation," she said.

"I can assure that each and every participant taking part in the Netball World Cup, those at all hotels and venues with the security, are encouraged to report as soon as possible.

"We have dedicated investigators in the city and the South African