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... :)

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.

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.

Deadly fire

A large fire that blazed through the top floors of a building on Bree street in the Johannesburg CBD, 7 October 09.Paramedics rush a victim of the fire to an awaiting ambulance.Paramedics try in vain to resuscitate two woman that where rescued from the building.Firefighters that felt the effects of smoke inhalation and exhaustion are helped by colleagues and paramedics.

Sexpo

Sexpo Johannesburg, the health, sexuallity and lifestyle expo at Gallagher estate, 1 October 09.
One of Kim Kitty's Kittens watches Kim Kitty perform during a performance by Kim Kitty and the Kittens on the main stage of Sexpo.

Cats

The cast of Cats during a media rehearsal in the Teatro at Montecasino, 29 September 09.I'll admit that I didn't expect much, but was very impressed with the costumes and stage design of the South African version of the hit broadway musical "Cats", it was quite intimidating at times when we were photographing the cast performing various moves and poses and rushing up to us in a very upset feline manner :)

Victorious Bokke and Zuma

Jacob Zuma with the Springboks, 14 September 09 at OR Tambo International Airport as they returned from New Zealand after clinching the Tri-Nations Trophy.

Sword Killer

Morne Harmse hugs his father in the Johannesburg High Court, 31 August 09 before the resumption of his trial, he has plead guilty to murder after he attacked and killed a fellow school pupil with a samurai sword last year. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.I think that everyone involved in this case are victims , its really an unfortunate incident that was brought on by school yard bullying and the helplessness that the small Morne must have felt, but bringing a samurai sword and chopping the bully up, is a bit over the top. All the family's dirty laundry was brought up during the trial and they were shown to be bad parents, but from what I seen they stood by him the entire trial, and its them I feel really bad for.

It's been a while

Yep, it's been a while since my last blog post...This is the reason

My brand new Roland TD 4K electronic drum set, I've been spending most of my spare time drumming, but now I'm going to get into gear and back date a few posts.