Monthly Archives: December 2011

Charlotte Maxeke trauma ward were this evening they have had three stabbings and two fire cracker injuries. One guy broke his leg while been piggy backed by a friend. He fell badly. A fire cracker injury

Happy new year

The only criminal activity so far. A man mistakens me for a cop in Hillbrow and starts telling me his woeful tale. His sister’s boyfriend had beaten him up. The way he tells me I first thought that he was … Continue reading →

The rain wins. Only the brave head into the deluge to light fire crackers that explode and shake Miriam Makeba street in old Chinatown. The homeless in blanketed rows on the pavement, try and sleep through it all. wet Chinatown

At The Star preparing to head out. This is Antoine de Ras, the photographer. We both have this strange sense that something is going to happen. Hope it is apprehension and nothing else. Outside lightning on the horizon is competing … Continue reading →

The Joburg Jol, over the top, alcohol fueled and always with an element of danger. Throw in a reason to party and it could go anywhere. Tonight the police have the City of Johannesburg (Joburg) in lock down. In the … Continue reading →