Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Soweto continued 1.18.07

There is a very large gap between wealthy and poor. The poor live in townships and most are emigrants who have come to Johannesburg in hope of a better life. The projected unemployment rate is 45%, but depending on who you talk to, this figure can be higher or lower.

Erik, our Soweto Township guide

Township residents

This woman let us come into her home

Her baby

Laundry time

No running water, but they have cellphones


Former Nuclear Reactor...not kidding


Oops!

Township toilet


Township homes for sale

World Cup Stadium in progress

Picture of World Cup Stadium to be built