Beautiful Joburg

Joburg CBD

The picture above shows the skyline of Joburg downtown. Joburg is a really a beautiful old city and this beauty often masks the poverty and suffering that lies deep within the city. While South Africa and specifically Joburg is the most affluent place on the African continent, many Joburg citizens and many other people across South Africa live below the breadline. 

Take a closer look at the picture above, focus on a dark spot towards the mid-left at the bottom of the picture in line with one of the pillars, that dark spot is a homeless person who has found refuge in this hidden part of the city. Take my word for it, that dark spot is a homeless person, I know because I took the picture. Talk about living below the breadline, this guy will be lucky if he ekes out a living from bread crumbs.

Despite our wealth, South Africa still has a long way to go before the wealth is spread equally and perhaps this state of equilibrium will never be reached in our lifetime, however this does not mean the government of President Zuma should stop trying harder.