tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post115382704125158612..comments2024-02-10T09:55:04.396+02:00Comments on The Death of Johannesburg: CommentsThe Real Realisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512197893435107223noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-20118222064318504872014-10-24T06:56:29.642+02:002014-10-24T06:56:29.642+02:00It let's me wish I could fly...,
JobsIt let's me wish I could fly..., <br /><a href="http://www.yaatou.com" rel="nofollow"> Jobs</a><br />murtaz jadoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799973022245440597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-27194751723947053252013-05-31T15:26:50.517+02:002013-05-31T15:26:50.517+02:00I think these pics were taken in 2006? It's no...I think these pics were taken in 2006? It's now 2013 - I wonder if anything has changed - for the better, that is?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-46661981702076014402009-11-01T18:29:39.340+02:002009-11-01T18:29:39.340+02:00Hi! It's great to read all the comments of the...Hi! It's great to read all the comments of the people that lived in Johannesburg and Hillbrow back in the day. One of the persons that left a comment,Ashley. If u read this or if there is anyway that i can get hold of u please let me know. My name is Robert Fink. Grandson of Desiree Simpson who was the co owner with Mr. White. One other person that i can remember was a gentleman called Wolf. The Real Realist if there is anyway that i can get hold of this Ashley please contact me on my email at RobertBFink@gmail.com. I will truly appreciate it.ScorpionKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01690888550378113616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-23729178006892834082009-10-18T23:04:23.926+02:002009-10-18T23:04:23.926+02:00The question here is not racism. Everyone talks ab...The question here is not racism. Everyone talks about racism. In Angola and Mozambique there was no apartheid. When Portugal gave the independence to this colonies the same happen, you can see the same pictures in Maputo and Luanda. This only tells me that where blacks put their hands it turns on a pile of shit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-23606917273780740072009-10-01T01:02:11.823+02:002009-10-01T01:02:11.823+02:00Thank you so much for displaying these very sad an...Thank you so much for displaying these very sad and very depressing photos. Much as I hate to see this everyone should - of course those who really should see will not bother, (enough said.<br />Take care on the tree lined streets and in the sparkling buildings of the New Africa!<br />I am from Zim but lived a fun time in Hillbrow in one of the now squalid gehttos.<br />My son had a better chance in the US although I am beginning to wonder now!<br />Keep up the good work!<br />valliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-50353226954372098442009-01-24T13:43:00.000+02:002009-01-24T13:43:00.000+02:00OH I WOULD KILL TO HAVE A PICTURE OF MALVIN COURT ...OH I WOULD KILL TO HAVE A PICTURE OF MALVIN COURT AT 21 O'RIELLY ROAD IN BEREA.ON THE OTHER HAND IM SCARED TO SEE WHAT IT HAS BECOME.I LEFT SOUTH AFRICA FOR GREECE IN 1993 WHEN I WAS 10.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-66787363734255213802008-11-10T14:50:00.000+02:002008-11-10T14:50:00.000+02:00Is the whole city like this????Its like a post - ...Is the whole city like this????<BR/><BR/>Its like a post - apocalypse (or is that mid ) film set...unreal...<BR/><BR/>I send my commiserations to South Africa and those who built itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-3962322596276258442008-04-10T21:56:00.000+02:002008-04-10T21:56:00.000+02:00South Africa Sucks website has been wiped out as o...South Africa Sucks website has been wiped out as of today, April 10, 2008. I am very p*ssed off about this. Does anybody know what happened. I have e-mailed the Uhuru Guru (one of the main contributors) to ask him but he doesn't know me so he may not respond.<BR/><BR/>Does anyone know if WSAS was hosted in South Africa? If so, could this be the dirty work of the ANC?<BR/><BR/>I am reposting this in several comment sections here to make sure it's seen by somebody. This is very distressing. WSAS was a first rate blog exposing the crime, corruption and daily insanity of ANC controlled SA. They were on a roll and just posted their 300th article. This is terrible. Here's what happens when you click on the address;Blog has been removed<BR/><BR/>Sorry, the blog at southafricasucks.blogspot.com has been removed. This address is not available for new blogs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-84246849331968752062008-03-30T18:40:00.000+02:002008-03-30T18:40:00.000+02:00Thanks for an excellent insight into human nature ...Thanks for an excellent insight into human nature via the (albeit dirty) window of life(and decay)in Joeys. <BR/>I used to manage Ba-Pita for years and lived in Berea and Pope and isipingo street Yeoville.<BR/>Unfortunately the "white" version of living/reality is not quite the same/within the range of the average african for a variety of reasons ie the ravages of drugs,lack of education,africas uncompetitiveness with the rest of the world etc etc which spirals up and down with an ebb and flow that has been,since time began.The outcome..whether decay,demise or ultimate rejuvenation and celebration and survival only the milk of human kindness,charity and the help and responsibility of every person towards his fellow man-will stand a chance. <BR/>Yes the decay is a reality.<BR/>Yes everything decays.<BR/>Yes everything is born and everything dies!<BR/>Lets hope "OUR AFRICA"(and the earth) can be reborn(into a growing paragon of love and health) through the hard work and consciousness of us all!!!.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-86417567974124259052008-03-28T13:01:00.000+02:002008-03-28T13:01:00.000+02:00It's easy to loose faith as the crime rate and une...It's easy to loose faith as the crime rate and unemployment rise almost hand in hand.Affirmative action is here to stay making it impossible to employ anyone on individual merit alone. Is there a way out? What can turn things around?(It will be like turning a ship around slow and difficult.) Things will never be the same but how can each of us be a part of the solution and not the problem? I do not have all the answers but together I believe in our small ways each can make a difference. Zero tolerance on crime and police brutality and restoring pride and hope into our hearts may be a start. It's very easy to focus on whats wrong but much tougher to find the positive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-83138305043279788822008-02-12T16:23:00.000+02:002008-02-12T16:23:00.000+02:00HiSA ExpatsI know you don't want websites advertis...Hi<BR/><BR/>SA Expats<BR/><BR/>I know you don't want websites advertised..I'm a South African student living in the UK, doing a study into the experiences of SA Expats. <BR/>There's a survey at the link:<BR/>http://southafrica.scotspsychology.org/<BR/>Its got no ads or agendas to it; its just a survey for my study. If you'll allow it on your blog that'll be great and much appreciated! thanks, Warren GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-41156578520214497772007-12-28T16:54:00.000+02:002007-12-28T16:54:00.000+02:00would also love to see photos of roseneath school ...would also love to see photos of roseneath school and zoo lake.<BR/><BR/>AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-33142454280602894042007-12-28T16:53:00.000+02:002007-12-28T16:53:00.000+02:00Any photos of Lorenzo Court on King George Street ...Any photos of Lorenzo Court on King George Street would greatly be appreciated. I lived there in 1977 for nine years, opposite Joubert Park. Very sad to see this park desicrated. I also remember as a child the pink fences and fairy lights at Christmas time. Has the complete park been destroyed, or are there some remains, ie the museum, hot house, theatre. My mother has recently passed away and old 1970's photos would be appreciated.<BR/><BR/>AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-45129715248330734782007-12-02T17:34:00.000+02:002007-12-02T17:34:00.000+02:00Hey and Hillbrow, Wow the centre of the universe i...Hey and Hillbrow, Wow the centre of the universe in JHB in the 70s I was living in Goldreich street massive tower block from 1971-73 17 -19 years old hitting the bars and restaurants in Twist street and then moving on down town to some clubs and ending up in the invisable church on the way back to grab a cup of coffee and have a religious argument!!<BR/>My growing up years, a bit of a violent place Jhb always did have a malavolent feel, crime was pretty high but contained whereas now well<BR/>its beyond control and the decor shows it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-20461393128271521132007-12-02T17:28:00.000+02:002007-12-02T17:28:00.000+02:00I lived in Frances Street IN Yeoville FROM 1966 - ...I lived in Frances Street IN Yeoville FROM 1966 - 69 first going to Yeoville school and being repeatedly beaten by Mrs Robinson the class teacher, moving on to Houghten Primary, a bit of a trek to get to but enjoyable especially the hill (Munro Drive) and finally going to King Edwards school - marking the stipes on my tie every time I got caned - memerable times! Going to the Piccadily cinema on the Saturday mornings and maybe a jaunt at the wilds on Sunday!<BR/><BR/>I cant believe the turnaround of the area from those photographs. I had thought of returning to see the old place but now wouldnt dream of it - just the memories!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-64631301937048235662007-12-02T17:20:00.000+02:002007-12-02T17:20:00.000+02:00Well look whats happening now, I've lived in Yeovi...Well look whats happening now, I've lived in Yeoville Frances street and Hillbrow Goldreich street from 1966-73 and went to King Edwards school. had good and bad times, generally having an english background and not being billingual (my fault) made it difficult to being patriotic, I've also lived in other African countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and born in Malawi so Ive lived in Colonial times and also in countries after independance. <BR/><BR/>I felt South Africa made the mistake of setting up Apathied and the way I saw it was the divide between black and white deep down was extreme. so with a forced change of government - suddenly the Land of gold is open season to opportunity . Like many other African states that have been detribalised and having no moral values to go by - its a case of the lowest common denominator to achieve and survive ie crime,slums, witchcraft,stupidity and a chip on the shoulder. I am generalising but that seems to be the order of the day.and the damage is done. you see a civilised 20th century country with a system that could match any other country in the world become torn within and that cannot be reversed. <BR/><BR/>You will see Western powers collect brownie points for pouring billions into Africa but handing the money over tho the politians in control, International musicians come over and plead with the rest of the world that its their responsibility, and UN trying to resolve Health (aids) problems! Sadly there are Black Africans with backbone but not enough!<BR/><BR/>To change back the clock the politians have to realise the importance of western investment and skills and to allow the locals to relearn - that can only happen when the country is safe! inotherwords recolonise!and then shared government.<BR/><BR/>Lastly your photographs were brilliant in showing by example the state SA is in today, I wish the world would wake up and see the trouble SA is in and react in a responsible way to dealing with it, lets stop apologising for the past and share the futureAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-20715142663548376822007-11-17T08:35:00.000+02:002007-11-17T08:35:00.000+02:00I am so sad to see your once beautiful city transf...I am so sad to see your once beautiful city transformed into a pig stye. I live in Birmingham, Alabama and it looks the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-86217672448282470562007-10-07T23:29:00.000+02:002007-10-07T23:29:00.000+02:00I'm new to your site, and just finished reading of...I'm new to your site, and just finished reading of your challenges moderating. Would it be just as simple to direct the offenders posts to a losers pile where the curious could visit to sample the rejects? I'd find a minute there illuminating, and those put in the trashpile might be chagrined. Just a thought. <BR/>Love the pictures. I'm reading 1984 now, after avoiding it for decades. Must be a coincidence.xlbrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931950075332608449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-1768743683216017742007-08-30T22:49:00.000+02:002007-08-30T22:49:00.000+02:00I feel so sad to see what has happened to your onc...I feel so sad to see what has happened to your once beautiful country. It looks just like any of the negroe ghettos that can be seen around just about every large American city. Many of our large cities Memphis, Detroit etc have been abandoned by most whites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-70726092379744120742007-08-09T14:59:00.000+02:002007-08-09T14:59:00.000+02:00I did the civil construction works in Johannesburg...I did the civil construction works in Johannesburg on a number of projects. Harrow Road from the Yeoville end through a cutting down over Saratoga Avenue to Doornfontein. I also built Oxford Road from The Jewish Orphanage to the road towards the Wilds. I did the excavation for the Carlton Centre and continue in construction management on a global basis on World Bank funded projects. Those early jobs including portions of the M1 motorway were constructed only a few years ago in terms of construction lifespans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-42884197615268224282007-08-08T17:35:00.000+02:002007-08-08T17:35:00.000+02:00yep beasts of the field is right.yep beasts of the field is right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-43969112669997242362007-07-18T22:04:00.000+02:002007-07-18T22:04:00.000+02:00I found the site very interesting and very sad to ...I found the site very interesting and very sad to see.<BR/>I used to live in the Belmont hotel with it welsh dragon painted on the front as my dad managed it in the 80s and was horrified when I took a trip down memory lane a few years back and took a drive through hillbrow. I'd be interested in seeing pictures of the old Belmont hotel next to what it looks like now. And even a picture of the Cardiff Hotel where I spent alot of time too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-16885045065262765732007-07-13T20:59:00.000+02:002007-07-13T20:59:00.000+02:00Very intersting site. The interesting thing about ...Very intersting site. The interesting thing about Joburgh, is how much its decline is similar to that of many North East American cities that were also built on segregating races. <BR/><BR/>It should also be noted that much of central Joburgh's ills are due to the rich people who decided to abandon the CBD for Standton. If those people stayed in the CBD, Joburgh would still have a great and vibrant core.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-77770305323850006642007-05-09T19:58:00.000+02:002007-05-09T19:58:00.000+02:00Re: Sylvia said...Yes, I do regret HAVING to leave...Re: Sylvia said...<BR/>Yes, I do regret HAVING to leave the fantastic weather BUT!<BR/>A close friend of the family was tied up with electrical cord and robbed of anything of value. He was 87, not able to put up much of a fight but before they left they slit his throat!<BR/>Not even a year later 5 black gentlemen broke into my premises and took a shot at me. In the ensueing gun fight 1 was shot dead by myself, 1 was wounded by his accomplaces and 3 escaped.<BR/>I have 2 sons and would not forgive myself if anything were to happen to them had I not taken the steps I have.<BR/>As for "Please do not come back, we don't need you." What makes you think you can appoint yourself as spokesperson for all South Africans?<BR/>Do you know how many businesses have closed down with accompaning job losses and that expertise lost?<BR/>Please keep your eyes tightly closed, keep that vision you have that all is well, after all dreams are such good friends.<BR/>Hopefully you won't see it comming and it will all be over before you are aware anything is wrong. I sincerely wish you well but time will tell.Smartalechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18431950196575828964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30988156.post-74727615155958019592007-05-04T08:16:00.000+02:002007-05-04T08:16:00.000+02:00I recently relocated to Turin Italy with my family...I recently relocated to Turin Italy with my family, it's been hard to accept leaving South Africa, i lived in JHB for 35 years and then moved to Scottburgh South Coast for 4 years. Since moving here i have been trying to justify the move, i look at my two girls ages 8 and 13 an wonder what future they would have back home. The way of life here is a lot different but the quality of life and the future my children will have is better, looking your blog has sealed this event for me. It just breaks my heart that such a great country and place is being destroyed in such a way. The worst part is that what the Italian public is shown on TV is just wrong. Good Luck !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com