Stayin' Alive in Joburg 4/6

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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[FreeDogdylan]

Everything were built by whites, colured and indians. Blacks worked under whites. But the negroes did not like too be under whites. They wanted power, black power. This is what black power leads too. Frankly I dont care. But I do care the Europe is about to become like Beirut or Cairo. It is stil far from Black Africa. But, I south Africa is a proof of what multiculturalism leads too.

[Hendo1974]

I knew Johannesburg has gone downhill but didn't realise it has become this bad! Die plek gaan agter uit!

[88motho]

@rmo18 l dont know who you are, l want you to go back and read my comments properly, l am not talking about Apartheid here, l am talking about the goverment the old goverment. that it was the best! by the way l am black South African and believe me l know what l am talking about.

[rmo18]

@88motho Maybe because blacks were set apart and opressed in their "homelands"? It doesn't require much thinking to understand

[fjordking]

never thought the day where Luanda is a better place than Johannesburg

[iamfromwarren]

everything niggers touch turns to shit. niggers when will you learn not to destroy things?. white people rules

[Cosairman]

@supercoool1989

Hi there,

Black Africa was a backward region even before the White man arrived to Africa.

This is finally proven in the since, that some of the African leaders that have power over their countries since 1960, have neither lead their people properly or have (civil) wars.

Watch "Miss Ann" and "Beverly Hills Negro" for Haiti.

Cheers!

[supercoool1989]

Black people have been suffering from a long term oppression by Europeans which to what it's today. Frankly, I'm not biased, I'm white!! and I'm a middle eastern, and we do not have black/white problem here... however, I know how those greedy European countries can be. We never forget Balfour promised to create national home for Zionists on Palestine! European countries, you made this world become so cruel and criminal!!!!

[JadaBlaze02]

@FreeDogdylan This is just Jo-Burg other Cities in South Africa are prospering like Cape Town is nothing like Jo Burg, Aparthied was somthing that had to end because it taught White Superiority which was wrong, not to mention there are loads of Poor Homeless White SOuth Africans but this video is not focusing on them

[RealUKBlackMetal]

3:48 - LOL Typical behaviour.

[88motho]

When the Whites were in power, l dont remember seeing people sitting on the street like this doing nothing, l dont even remember seeing people eating from Rubbish bins, people had jobs, l hate this black Power !

[lastwhiteman23]

Her rapping doesn't rhyme at all!