Soweto Transport

May 1st 2018
Full day in Soweto township today. Although we knew what to expect, the reality of the poverty is still an eye opener. Saw equal in Peru and Laos but not as crowded as here. 4-6 living in single room tin shack in small yard with maybe another 4-6 shacks. That is 20-30 living in about half a tennis court! And no electricity. Communal standpipes. Toilet hut shared by 30-50. Most unemployed but eek ... read more

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After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... ... read more

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Ross & Shirley..Live in Portmahomack, Ross-Shire, Scotland... married 45 years (and still talking to each other occasionally) with 4 children, Tracy, Craig, Kelly & Emma, their spouses, Louise, Cris, and Jane, 4 Grandchildren, and a large Spinone called Dougal. Retired after 40 years at the coal face. Me, not Dougal. Now full time Leisure Consultant. Love travelling and sharing our experiences with anyone who's daft enough to listen! ... full info

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