Blogs from Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, Africa - page 3

Tuesday, 7 September 2010 Preparations for South Africa.!! Well preparations are under way, injections, insurances, trains, coaches, toys, games, wipes!! you name it its on the list!!! A little bit abour the place/ places we'll be working in: Othandweni Children’s Home (also referred to as OT) is a residential care facility for 30 babies and toddlers and 60 older children and teenagers. Othandweni means “Place of Love” and its primary aim is to provide residential care to babies, toddlers and children from the ages of birth to 18 years. Many of these children are abused, abandoned, neglected, AIDS orphans or are infected with the HIV virus and so require constant attention. The Centre comprises of two sections - the nursery and the cottages. The nursery provides care, stimulation and protection for the 30 babies and toddlers ... read more

These photos are from a clinic we did about 3 weeks ago after I returned from the playing tour. I had the opportunity of sharing the Gospel message afterward. Although translation was needed, I pray that many kids were able to understand the message of Jesus and accept Him as their Savior.... read more

Ok, quick update on my World Cup jolly to date... - Staying in Soweto, the biggest township in the world - Witnessed 2 muggings already. One late at night on another train platform and another in broad daylight in the local shopping centre. - I carry little of value when walking but mainly get organised taxis everywhere - One shooting occurred less than 500m from my tent last night - Peeps are okish but don't really trust le crazy white folk - Basically don't leave the backpackers unless we go to a game which we get to by organised bus. Fed and watered there and they have cable for all games. - Prolly the most unsettling place I've ever been. - The combined roughness of Grangetown, Moss Side, Aston, Toxteth, Tower Hamlets, Devonport, Maroubra and Dee ... read more

The Denmark vs Holland game received much publicity as newspapers in both countries have been very irreverent to Islam's Mohammad. Naturally, that meant more people heading there and a higher profile. There were seven of us going to this game. Only four of us had tickets, while the other three negotiated with scalpers to get better tickets than us at lower prices. Once again, FIFA efficiency at work. They should all be taken out the back and shot. I've already sent an email to Ossama with the suggestion. Speaking of Bin Laden, Al Qaeda had already stated that this game would be a target because of the cartoons in Dutch and Danish newspapers. Or maybe just the Danish newspapers and these guys can't tell the difference between Danish and Dutch. Such simpletons. Just shoot the ... read more

Johannesburg Saturday 6th March When I told friends that I was going to South Africa most people’s reaction was the same - “Don’t go to Johannesburg”. So here I am. I have no choice, really - the next organised trip I’ve arranged sets out from here tomorrow. I arrived here from Cape Town yesterday expecting the same heat as we had been experiencing in Cape Town, only to arrive in a thunderstorm. Today I’ve been out with a waterproof and it’s been non-stop sunshine all day. Soweto I’ve managed to avoid spending the day hiding in my hotel room in fear of being robbed and murdered and I’ve booked myself on a coach trip to Soweto. I don’t imagine that a coach tour to Soweto will be one lots of comfort breaks and a stop at ... read more