Bullet Proof

Robert Steyn fires two rounds at the Safe Case vest with a R5 during a test.The test held at Gun City shooting range in Boksburg shows the vest created by Safe Case outperforms the police issued vest dramatically with it stopping all the shots from an AK47, R1, R4, R5, M16 and a Gurran.Theres a bit of a controversy about the quality of the police issued bullet proof vests, in a demonstration comparing the police issued vests against the Safe Case vest, the Safe Case was dramatically better, but in another test the police issued ones performed better, there has been talk of court action and various other allegations between Safe Case and BPT (the current supplier of the police vests). I reckon to put it all to rest the two parties should agree on an independent expert and do a comparison and get done with it.

On the Gautrain

The Gautrain cockpit during a full speed at 160kph run near the depot in Midrand.One of the Gautrain's coaches in the Midrand depot.

The control room at the depot in Midrand.

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.

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.

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... :)