Stayin' Alive in Joburg 3/6

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]

Johannesburg has turned into a shit-hole, soo diffferent from the 1980's and even early 1990's! Yes, since 1995 this place has gone to hell!

[freakunit]

Imagine all the England fans looking to have a beer in that Shit hole of a city??Major kick off

[rmo18]

what a dump!

[rmo18]

Looks like New York's streets. LOL

[turksmikey]

@CrazyLikeUhFox BUTS ITS TRUE !!! ITS THEIR SCUM SLUM AND STEAL LAZY SONGING BASTARDS MENTALITY MORE TO DO WITH PIG ! THAN PIGMENTATION

[tHeWasTeDYouTh]

@Hendo1974 I WONDER WHAT CHANGED, OH YEAH APARTHEID AND BLACK RULE

[CrazyLikeUhFox]

"Blacks can't run a country." You're really going to judge their intelligence or success on skin pigmentation? That's quite shallow.

[arturro666]

niggers can't run a country

[RealUKBlackMetal]

I love the irony of this xenophobia between African blacks. Its getting worse too. Post - apartheid solidarity fail.

[88motho]

You know l still have a hope for South Africa, because of Parties like DA, one day they will come to power and things will be ok. now l dont understand what is going on there.

[lastwhiteman23]

When Negros take control everything falls apart. Proof that race is a real thing.

[kittykat60621]

i definatley wont be visiting that part of south africa!!!! 0_o