Shetty also claimed that he had been robbed of $60,000 during a visit to Durban about 12 years ago, but did not give more details.

The actor, however, added that the incidents would not stop him coming back to South Africa as he had fallen in love with the country since he first came here.

'This probably happens to tourists anywhere and everywhere in the world. We learn to live with it now, because your love for (South Africa) is more than what you feel for what you lost.'

With his costumes, cameras and belts stolen, Shetty had to do some hurried shopping in Durban with the designer for the film 'No Problem' that he is shooting in the city with Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Anil Kapoor and Paresh Rawal. Sushmita Sen has already left after shooting her scenes for the film.

Shetty said he also planned to attend the FIFA World Cup next year with his son and nephews.