I'm told the pilot was David Gibbs,an Australian. He received a radio call from a ground party for an immediate pick up as there were shots being fired nearby. On landing the 212 was hit by a burst from an AK47 with 2 shots hitting him, several hitting the helicopter but none hitting his only passenger. Somehow he managed to fly off but without the passengers he had come to pick up and land safely at a base. He was flown to Johannesburg Hospital and I'm told he is doing well. The 212 was also very lucky as some shots hit in the head area. Hope the job is worth US$400 per day!!