Townships

When you arrive at the airport in Cape Town this is the first thing you see. Scattered throughout the suburbs of Cape Town are the townships where hundreds of people live. They have electricity but that is about it as far as infrastructure. There is a big problem with people moving from other African countries and this is where they land. There is a dirth of affordable housing in the city and very few jobs for those with no marketable skills. The city just codefied a Black Empowerment program that is intended to provide training and business development opportunities.

We were stuck in traffic after picking Susie up from the airport and witnessed this hilarious scene. These three rather large women were trying to cross the road - a 6 lane highway! - and were having a difficult time heaving their bottoms over the barricade. This is a common scene and you have to be very careful as people walk (stroll!) across the highway as if it is a typical street crossing.