Sunday, 1 November 2009

Currie Cup Final

Jaco Pretorius goes over to score a try during the Currie Cup Final between the Blue Bulls and The Free State Cheetahs at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria.Cheetahs wing Danwel Demas runs towards the triline with Morne Steyn chasing after him.Bryan Habana scored twice in his final match with the Blue Bulls. He moves to Western Province next season.

Thursday, 29 October 2009

The Big Games

Kaizer Chief's, Jimmy Tau, Blue Bulls Chiliboy Ralepelle, Free State Cheetah's Juan Smith and Orlando Pirates's Lehlohonolo Simon Seema A bit of a tight fit. Blue Bulls player Chiliboy Ralepelle with Kaizer Chief's Jimmy Tau's shirt on after they swopped jerseys.The Currie Cup on display at the press conference held in the Piazza at Montecasino.

Sunday, 25 October 2009

Police cover up

Police lead out several suspects from a house in South Hills, Johannesburg. They arrested the suspects after swooping on a house and finding hundreds of thousands of Rands of stolen goods and two hijacked cars.This was a laugh... When I arrived at the house, I was the only photographer there and I told the superintendent that even though I will be taking pictures of the suspects I will try to avoid their faces (as being recognisable can sometimes hinder the prosecution) and at the very least, I will blur them when published. He wasn't convinced, so I gave him my word, still he's not convinced, I pleaded with him to believe me (I want these guys to be prosecuted more than anybody) So, I had a laugh when they come out with a big blanket over their heads, slowly being herded by some cops, with the superintendent following on with a big smile. I told him jokingly that I'm insulted that he doesn't trust me, especially since I gave him my word. He said that he'd rather be safe than sorry, and this time he's happy he's safer than sorrier. I guess thats fair enough... :)

Thursday, 22 October 2009

Riverlea

Residents of Riverlea in Johannesburg protest about houses and service delivery.I was amazed at the amount of youngsters involved in this protest, I was speaking to a few of them, they said that their parents were at work, their school had been closed, so they simply joined the crowds throwing stones at the cops whilst dodging rubber bullets.
The multi-million Rand Soccer City looms large over the impoverished people of Riverlea.

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

The Calabash

Soccer City stadium near Soweto, Johannesburg celebrated its roof wetting. The main construction is complete and it's really quite an awesome stadium, I can't wait to go there to watch, G1 vs G3 during the World Cup tournament (I have bought my tickets, I just dont know who will be playing yet.) The interior of the stadium is quite impressive.A lone vuvuzela blower awaits the thousands of fans.