Stayin' Alive in Joburg 5/6

Johannesburg is the largest economic metropolis in Africa. Downtown Johannesburg, however, is one of the world's most violent places. Most offi ce buildings have been vacated or squatted and are occupied by various groups of illegal Africans from neighbouring countries. Thousands of fortune seekers are trying to build a new life in this anarchist urban jungle. Meanwhile, the city is preparing for the World Cup soccer 2010, an important opportunity for Johannesburg to present itself to the world. The city centre needs to be cleaned up, and everything is being done to make sure that this major event will run smoothly. But will it succeed? And what will be the consequences for the thousands of immigrants in the city center? Rob Schröder visited Johannesburg repeatedly since January 2008 to document the changes. Is it possible to control this city of hope and fear, and to transform its center into a safe and acceptable place to live? And how does anyone survive in Johannesburg at all?

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[Hendo1974]

You got too be joking! This video just gets worse in exposing how far down Johannesburg gone downhill in the last 15 years!

[Bridgesan000]

How can people think the world cup will bring change? It is just for a short while and after that the cup is gone. They could not even sell all the tickets so there is no money people is scared to go to SA. SA spend billions in building the statiums, the money that will come in will not make that money back! The tax payer will have to pay it back, and we all know who the tax payers are!

[Rico8458]

yes, you are right. the world is happy now that America is dying. imagine a world with no usa? i guess China will be the new rulers? lol

[tintsap]

@Rico8458 hahahaha forget south africa, UNITED STATES IS GOING ZIMBABWE ROUTE

[gladwellthabo]

wel de damage is done already,if any1 feels dat black ppl are de ones to blame, i sugest u create ur own country, get ur own governt and stop talkin bull shit fucken cunts.

[Rico8458]

SA will end up like Zimbabwe one day. broke.

[splutonium]

Keep some perspective. This documentary is based on a very small part of a city, in no way does it even represent Joburg not to mention South Africa. I have lived in South Africa for over 30 years and never been to these types of place. What reason would I have to ?

[quenderrkosolyu]

@Lallar3n

Ur opinion about abilities of black people, is stinkin ... I guess talkin bullshit helps a lot to keep society?

[quicksilver709]

jo burg is such a shithole. MAJOR KIP ALERT EVERYBODY.

[fusiliersweden]

@Lallar3n and now its happening with Europe and America.