Public Workers Down Tools in South Africa
Public service workers downed tools in Johannesburg, South Africa, yesterday demanding higher wages and better working conditions. The workers vowed to continue with industrial action until their demands are met.
A Day In Rural South Africa: Photo Essay
Photojournalist Tawanda Mudimu takes a look at the lives of ordinary South Africans living in a peri-urban settlement in Woodford, Kwazulu Natal. After harvesting corn in commercial farms, the villagers collect shelled maize cobs for use as fuel for cooking in their homes. Although they live in an area with access to electricity, their homes are not connected, and they use wood and other fossil fuels for cooking.
Why England Won’t Win the World Cup
PREDICTING the outcome of the World Cup tournament is considered one of the toughest risks a sports journalist can make as it puts one’s credibility on the line.
More Protests in SA as World Cup Approaches
Protesters from the Ramaphosa and Germiston settlements briefly took over the streets in the suburbs of Johannesburg yesterday morning, calling for jobs, better housing and services in what has become a daily occurrence ahead of the World Cup.
Bafana Bafana, Maradona, a disgrace to world football
Bafana Bafana and Argentina’s Diego Maradona have one thing in common, they are both headed for disaster in the upcoming World Cup tournament. The World Cup hosts go town telling everyone how stylish they beat Thailand and how good they have become.
South African Police Conduct Major Security Drill for World Cup 2010
South African police units this week conducted anti-hijack drills in Sandton City, Johannesburg as part of their preparations to secure venues of the World Cup soccer tournament and provide security to tourists visiting the country. This comes amid terrorism threats and high rates of violent crime in South Africa.
Terrorism Threats, Internal Tensions Raise World Cup Security Fears
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s police force is getting ready for the World Cup tournament in the face of al-Qaeda threats and increased internal tensions over the assassination of white supremacist movement leader Eugene Terreblanche. While the threats have not been verified, police are staying vigilant.