MetaFilter posts tagged with southafrica and Johannesburg

District 9 Now Playing in South Africa

smrtsch — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:01:00 -0800

District 9 has generated some discussion here and else where. But, what do South African viewers of the film think about it?.

Out of Africa

netbros — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:55:43 -0800

Out of Africa. As award-winning Globe and Mail Africa correspondent Stephanie Nolen bids farewell to a place she's come to love, she reflects on how it has changed, and how it changed her. Africa photo gallery

Xenophobic Attacks in Johannesburg, South Africa

huffa — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:10:11 -0800

Xenophobic violence breaks out in Johannesburg and around South Africa. The victims of these attacks have been primarily poor foreigners living in townships and shack settlements. Durban-based shack dwellers' movement, Abahlali baseMjondolo (previously) have posted an incisive and informative response. More coverage of the events here and here. Photo galleries here and here.

Lucky Dube Shot Dead

Henry C. Mabuse — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:27:53 -0800

Lucky Dube Shot Dead - Lucky Dube, the South African Reggae musician, has been shot dead by car hijackers in Johannesburg. In front of his son. To say that Lucky Dube was an important artist is an understatment.

The City of God

stbalbach — Wed, 16 Jun 2004 17:41:38 -0800

The City of God (#29 IMDB top 250) is a film about life in Brazilian "favelas" (shantytowns) where poverty, drugs, violence and crime rule the streets. At murder rates of more than 40 per 100,000, one person shot every 30 minutes in the city, Rio ranks as the world's most dangerous places along with Cali, Colombia and Johannesburg, South Africa. Rio has over 600 favelas and the crime and violence is becoming so bad corporations are fleeing the city while the military is under direct assault and the prison system is breaking down. Favela guided tours available or see the movie available now on DVD.

daveg — Wed, 04 Sep 2002 14:37:12 -0800

Constructive Debate on World Poverty ? It's depressing that certain groups seem to think that the only way to get their message across is to jeer and heckle Colin Powell at the World Summit.

palegirl — Mon, 09 Oct 2000 21:42:38 -0800

Rapist speechless after victim bites tongue the victim "then ran off, tongue in mouth, to the nearest police station a kilometre away. Police were shocked when she produced the bitten-off tongue. Moments later, the suspect also arrived in agony, with blood pouring from his mouth, hoping to get medical help. He was immediately arrested. He received medical attention but it was not possible to have his tongue sewn back on. Police said the tongue would be kept and used as evidence."