The hijacked buildings of Joburg

[@vannugejiiko1067]

I can’t believe I spent my teen years in Johannesburg from 1995 to 2000 and it was not this bad now when I visit South Africa I can’t even go there anymore very dangerous..

[@PeterJohnJnb]

What I can't get over, is how fast the rot set in! I remember having picnics in Joubert park with my family as a child...still used to party in the city until 1996...then shit happened quick. Such a sad story!!

[@isabelnavaro6322]

When did Johannesburg start going to the shits?

[@siyabongasuprise8386]

@@isabelnavaro6322 When they lost political power and we were free

[@meenakshiammasabhaofsoutha1875]

@@isabelnavaro6322 When the trash ANC came to power

[@Balthorium]

Well done ANC

[@merle-wq9ir]

​@siyabongasuprise8386 that's not freedom!!!

[@KristinaTravelina]

I can’t understand how people live there and I feel so lucky that my life is not like that

[@ROBERTCELE]

We are not safety in our own country, since ANC took power in 1994 everything come down. Crime went up, unemployment went up.

[@coreyj.7776]

Its not your country. never was. You devil

[@peterchasima9325]

ROBERT CELE xenophobia started

[@ChrisGeden]

Cory J. Which tribe did it belong to then?

[@gerardakouango3756]

It's So true .....sad situation....halas..I like so much Joburg...but this situation brake me.

[@veronicalake4140]

@@coreyj.7776 Enjoyed in yours fucking rat country like another africa countries

[@criticalthinker1521]

The guy with the only shoe store next to this building hides his face ???? I think it wouldn't be hard to figure out who thus could be.

[@alfredapothecary1700]

On condition of strict anonymity, Mr Shoe Store Owner, located right next door to you, says the area is fucked and it's all your fault, you vermin.

[@megaotstoy]

Joburg desperately needs Judge Dredd

[@Rachellese]

megaotstoy I was thinking the same thing.

[@drew5834]

Lol.... You killed it...

[@deanoswell3302]

megaotstoy . . .they got the DA lol

[@luciencarr2388]

Damn Johburg makes American Ghetto's look like paradise

[@14words78]

You've never been to Detroit I take it...

[@14words78]

No I didn't, but that just sounds like an intimidation attempt by violent savage without a weapon. I bet it would be different if he had a gun, probably less threatening and more shooting. In Detroit, they just gun you down if they want what you have, or if you're white.

[@cassius969]

Nah about the same.

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202]

@@14words78Johannesburg poverty and decay is on another level compared to Detroit

[@jacqueslorenz1386]

fellow commenters this is a reality in all african/black managed areas look at haiti look at congo sudan look at usa baltimore chicago blacks just dont have a hand for this stuff

[@cannnamateshemp3656]

msunu wakho

[@wilfredwayne7139]

Certainly not they destroy everything they reach them blame it on the white man.

[@greggsmith7688]

A vision of South African future

[@nosotrosloslobosestamosreg4115]

and Europe..

[@henrikg7661]

Exactly!

[@Marconel100]

@@nosotrosloslobosestamosreg4115 europeans are theones trying to stay within the law, the ones hijacking buildings are not from europe. So tell me how does your comment make sense?

[@santanasage00]

@@Marconel100 Europe already destroyed so many African countries bout time they get kama

[@santanasage00]

@@mag359 shut up no one cares

[@carcalde86]

How do they hijack a building? They don't have police?

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202]

Police are ineffective since ANC took charge

[@mihaiignat2306]

Clearly SA needs a new security department who should deal with such Hulligan’s, and also special prison, but most importantly needs to improve on its education!!!!

[@tkasiam8322]

Thanks to the bloody Anc

[@frankagliottisnr3657]

This is disgusting these buildings must be urgently demolished

[@nativetexanful]

I'm in the States, but my mom was from JoBurg. She came to the States in 1959. I remember traveling there several times back in the 70s. I just can't believe how Jo'Burg has decayed. So sad to see that once great country going to hell.

[@emilschneider9974]

Regarding our government who has allowed the decay of Sout Africa. "A tree is known by its fruit, If a tree is good its fruit will be good, If a tree is bad its fruit will be bad"..... Luke 6 : 43-45 & Matthew 12 : 33

[@emilschneider9974]

The ineffective law inforcement is a large part of the problem I suspect.

[@ariesmp]

A documentary with a full list of problems and complains but no mention of who's to blame for the a missmanagement, why it has come to this and what should be done to solve the problem. This is typical of unprofessional journalism.

[@sjb2202]

So wait. Your racist for leaving an area where crime rate is multiplying rapidly and murders are going unsolved constantly? I had no fucking idea holy shit. Oh wait. nvm there white. They were born racist right?

[@jrpark05]

It doesn't take a genius to recognize one of the big problems, but yep, that's too un-pc. So, let's create a voluminous documentary about "who's to blame" and not confront the uncomfortable truth that apartheid worked, as it helped build a relatively safe, orderly society based upon the conditions of the area it was located. Same for Rhodesia, but yeah, let's write volumes without saying anything. The truth is that multiculturalism and diversity are gigantic failures; you wrote this three years ago, and that truth is even more apparent today as it was then. This video is the epitome of first-rate, primary source journalism, because it shows actual footage of an area in debate, and let's the viewer use their own sight, knowledge, and intuition, and based upon that speculate as to why.

[@nochpo4230]

@@jrpark05 its not just that the apartheid worked, the success of the apartheid created an economic boom which attracted millions more african migrants from across the continent. Hardly any of the blacks living in South Africa are native to South Africa. Their ancestors migrated their after the success of the British/Dutch colonies under apartheid.

[@abcdefghi9]

Lets be honest, anything some people touch turn into shit.P.W Botha was right.

[@muzizandi3728]

I am an ANC member .but what mashaba is doing.I SALUTE him.clean our city sir u have my full support

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202]

I hope in the 4 years you’ve wrote this comment that you’ve opened your eyes and will vote differently this election

[@seasideshutterworx]

Ja welcome to new south africa

[@thebergbok8279]

Chicago ,Philadelphia, Detroit spring to mind. Here the demographics & cultural divide are an even larger deciding factor. People always establish there own level of culture in which they feel comfortable. End of a quick fabulous story.

[@kifflomx]

"Chicago Philadelphia, Detroit" hmmm, I wonder what these cities have in common? 🤔 Ah yes, something that rhymes with triggers.

[@IStMl]

@@kifflomx hmm yeah or just delocalisation

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202]

@@kifflomxI understand your point but is referencing a racial slur really necessary?

[@sfisomaphanga6062]

Its hard to go anywhere around the country without meeting foreigners. I think they have overstayed their welcome, time for them to go back where they come from. As South Africans we have let our selves down. We have allowed foreign nationals to take over our country simply because the white South African and the black South African can't seem to agree on anything, and these foreign nationals have taken advantage of that. Its time we stand together as South Africans and rebuild this nation. We have to stand up for each other as South Africans.

[@abshirmohamed4901]

u blaming foreigners now u fucking idiot

[@theeslickcrewsa3470]

@@abshirmohamed4901 they must go fix their own problems because we have ours to deal with

[@alinuur2756]

😮

[@fadesola2002]

What a bizarre take; do u really think white ppl see u qs humans?

[@MrFriendlyCsgoContent]

It's funny, people have been saying this shit for hundreds of years, but still the human population can't grasp the fact that there is no where else to go. Foreiginers movie to foreign lands for reasons. Majoirty of them would be very lucky if they had anywhere to go back to. Would you tell a black african man to move back to his country? Because if you would, it shows how you don't know anything about the world or about politics. Instead of complaining about others ruining your country, focus on what you can change and that is yourself. I doubt you'll even see this comment, your mindset probably got you killed years ago.

[@nickelia1000]

South Africa...looks like a nice place to vacation, said no one ever lol

[@jrpark05]

Said no one since 1994. Hmmmm...I wonder what happened then? Truth hurts, doesn't it "we are one human race" snowflakes, doesn't it?

[@timbaker4253]

Cape Town is one of the best cities in the world to visit (and live).

[@_Red_Hand_]

@@timbaker4253 not for white people ... not safe

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202]

Obviously it has great places too. This video is showing the absolute worst area in the entire country

[@suhelien.williamswilliams7318]

As they evict them...they should check if the people have legal documents to be here in our country...if not...deport same time...don't just evict...!!!

[@wilfredwayne7139]

I feel the UK is well on its way here.

[@williamshakur8715]

Same thing happened to England with a open . It was hijacked buildings all over that reason they came out of brickzt

[@bettymokgobu688]

Arrest them all and deport them

[@judasmthimunye5309]

EVICT ALL THE FOREINERS NOW

[@marykesmith9368]

Why do people feel the need to break down and set fire to a building where they live?

[@merlegouveris3166]

I don't get when you move out of townships or refugee scenarios that people still live with so much filth and violence?!!

[@thubelihlephephethamncube6679]

Labhubha elihle ,ngeke kusalunga futhi

[@glenhuysamer]

ANC land property expropriation. NE?

[@GeneralHensaleey]

Joburg needed good governance

[@ederiescottle3235]

Who is to blame is the South African government

[@errolmotau927]

And South Africans should take the blame(both black and white), instead of uniting and forming a singular voice, we allowed them to devide us along race and political party lines. Now future generations will suffer because of our short-sightedness.

[@sambanelly4219]

@@errolmotau927 this is the best comment I have read. True stuff 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@nikbo40]

Just remember, diversity is our strength!

[@waltervetri2476]

The building itself had stood the test of time,but why and how was it ruined and by whom?Vetri EC Komani .🙏🇿🇦🙏

[@sandygomez2702]

Human Destroy Everything

[@vuvufuzzy2594]

How do they live in this filth, OMG 😱

[@amandalouw2295]

Some days law enforcement make me feel like a hijacked building and its not optional😯or fair

[@bensaeed9108]

Mandela dreams becomes truth

[@SAOnPoint]

In what way

[@Marconel100]

@@SAOnPoint crime everywhere. Hope hes happy now.

[@tfmkhonza5084]

I wish it was Winnie the president. Someone would have find the new old home Europe

[@HazelnutEr]

I have a dream...

[@vuyanitheo971]

This was not Mandelas dream

[@simonmccourt675]

Sadly corruption in government.

[@subscribefornoreason9911]

this is just the tip of the ice burg search farm muders ps im from south Africa

[@mndenimncwangi4708]

Is that what Mandela needed. We need new government in our country that only.

[@thandekandlovu436]

Government must give people Job to clean jozi

[@dancostello6465]

Sandblast charred surfaces. Pray for the squatters. Bless them. Tourists will return to a clean city.

[@thamaramarema3157]

now. they renovated that building.

[@zoeeentulie9191]

Foreigners

[@goforgold7082]

Wunderbar, as my German friend would say sarcastically. And now they want to build lowcost sky scrapers in the city of Cape Town. They never learn. NEVER

[@juneheart7838]

The purge is not such a bad idea after all ...😉

[@lesego2933]

Lol... true

[@nokhuthulamasuku2680]

that is so racist

[@Marconel100]

@@nokhuthulamasuku2680 The purge goes both ways, so that's not racist at all.

[@Mork007]

What do you expect this place to be like under current rule.

[@io_inc]

lol, 2021... I'm thankful my province is stable.

[@matthewmerralls2156]

The place just seems doomed . So many ethical moral racial and economical issues that need addressing at the same time. I can see SA being third world within 20 years. Such a shame I thoroughly enjoyed the country on holiday....beautiful it is.

[@4exgold]

Most of it already is 3rd World, apart from the shrinking numbers of city suburbs and towns where whites are a large majority. Such a shame. The ANC could've turned the place into a shining example of a multi-racial democracy but instead they are taking it in the other direction....Zimbabwe

[@14words78]

"multi-racial democracy"That doesn't exist, look at what is happening in the US even. Multiculturalism is a lie and used to install puppet governments via communist revolution and destabilization of society.

[@lilrodman]

@@14words78 Multiculturalism is not a lie, communist government wouldn't use multiculturalism as a promise. Destabilization in society bring leaders

[@IStMl]

@@14words78 it works only if you define some strong shared values that transcend cuture. It worked in France until they stopped forcing immigrants to assimilate for instance.

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202]

@@14words78as horrible as it sounds you’re right. Cultural differences will always keep races divided. Everyone should have just stayed in the country they evolved in, including whites staying in Europe

[@malcolmemery532]

Tell them to get out, half hour later start knocking it down. Don't care I people are in there

[@adrianmaxable]

They don't like cleaning

[@EsterMoyo-ms1mc]

Futseki who owns this building are they foreigners or Mazulus lidakiwe Lina ,Khulumani lenkabi zakino

[@merle-wq9ir]

Viva Democracy! Viva open borders. Viva no Governance.

[@thembekilemkhize]

Manje babulalelani bangcolise kanje. Mina nginga clenisa bona.

[@colleenward3425]

lulu. ... did u say police ??? or courts ...... wats that darling ???? no law n order all so f.up

[@samsonfalowo3496]

I know this place it is so dirty

[@joesmith9330]

WHEN THIS HAPPENS IN OUR CITY WE TEAR THE BUILDING DOWN ! NO MATTER HOW BIG THE BUILDING IS WE DEMOLISH THEM TOTALLY AND SELL THE PROPERTY ! OLD BUILDINGS ARE NOT WORTH TRYING TO FIX UP . THE BUILDINGS ARE STRUCTURALLY UNSTABLE . OWNERS TRY TO STABILIZE THEM TO GET PAST CODE ENFORCEMENT AND THEN THE STRUCTURE CORRODES MORE AND THERE IS LITTLE THAT CAN BE DONE. CRIMINALS TAKE OVER THE BUILDING IF YOU DON'T DESTROY IT. THEN YOU MUST PAY FOR THE JAIL AND FOOD OF THE CRIMINALS. THE RESIDENTS BECOME VICTIMS TO THE CRIMINALS. THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES MOVE AWAY . POVERTY IS ALL THAT IS LEFT OF YOUR ONCE THRIVING CITY.

[@avicciimmxx8156]

Was young woman in 1970s. Jhb.cbd is just plain sies now. Cry Jhb.cry.

[@vickytheodorides]

It was always just a matter of time Just another failed African state

[@kylerobinson8913]

KFC at a medical building? Poor doctors.

[@johndo3930]

what doctors??

[@LurkerAnonymous]

Jewish mastermind.

[@drew5834]

Your attention to detail is phenomenal...lol

[@elfulano5884]

Doctors have to eat too.

[@aaaaaa-kn8bf]

KFC makes doctors rich. The Pharmecutical, fast food and medical industries are intertwined.

[@vanhakaveri]

Where is the police and/or army?

[@Marconel100]

Cowaring in their police cars.

[@deanstarbuck8661]

I called pretoria St and soper rd home for 20 jears a brit finds it hard to understand our love for this dump

[@Yoyo-e8c]

Foreigners they must start to pay rent in South African prison

[@vuvufuzzy2594]

It’s too late, all those buildings need to be demolished cos they are rotten

[@ngoytshaymaemery3365]

Alandrich Cavendish natal street in yeoville

[@rodneyclinton1751]

Why people do such things ,it's not colour,but BEHAVIOUR.

[@siyathembasiazmatshaya7074]

GNU bring back our country

[@ronellfebruary7624]

Why did the owners of hijack buildings did not do anything from the first day that their building was takeover.They neglect also there own property.🙄😏

[@andriiosmak4913]

Omfg, poor afrikaners(

[@robertstatt6099]

Andrii Osmak Poor you ....

[@andriiosmak4913]

?

[@TEMUJINARTS]

Andrii Osmak basically he is telling u to stfu ! I second that

[@subscribefornoreason9911]

arme ons

[@hassanyare6815]

Andrii Osmak what about your mother

[@annetteelliott1494]

Its a hovel.......

[@diegosalazar5188]

Esta gente arruinó Sudáfrica.

[@florencemasule8529]

It will change one day

[@paoloseri8069]

Another one BITES the dust.....gone to the dogs.....THERE WILL BE NO TURNING BACK TO NORMAL....IMAGINE THE SIXKNESS THERE ....THE BACTERIA....IKOLAI....AND......... U MAZZA DE CHI TA MUERT...!....! 😢😢😢😮

[@evaforever7026]

Nigerian nationals are to be blamed for this.

[@fuckyshityfuckshit]

Fuck it just come to Zealand

[@noziphomaphalala31]

8 years? later the chickens came home to roost

[@EmbraceTheHate]

Ghouls

[@weschosen1656]

sell to the Schosa lets fix that community building

[@vickytheodorides]

The whole country is gpu g backwards in case you havnt noticed 🤣

[@mundsburg83]

Just make a big fire in the basement .. and bring popcorn

[@deanstarbuck8661]

I'm looking for footage of the biker gangs parabing up pretoria St . or highpoint on new jears eve

[@Marconel100]

Biker gangs are good, these people were stealing.

[@mzihutegoski5087]

our government is moving South Africa ➡ forward 😂 don't be envious 😉😉😯

[@avgh7543]

Hy

[@urdad4283]

I can't believe the ignorance being upvoted in these comments

[@abreknoxcho]

I mean who could ever dislike the multiculti utopia that is Johannesburg?

[@Derek032789]

They need to visit parts of Appalachia in the USA. Plenty of dirty white ghettos there. I know because I live near a few of them.

[@PKPhoenix83]

Needs more ANC lol.

[@criticalthinker1521]

This some mobb shit

[@mirriamduma4959]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😠😠😠😠😠

[@Bwa]

Looks like New York City Manhattan

[@CrimpKeeper]

Does this happen in white countries?

[@Derek032789]

Check out parts of Appalachia in the USA. I live in Appalachia - we have PLENTY of sketchy white ghettos around here. They throw trash out in their yards, inject drugs, neglect basic hygiene, engage in delinquency, etc. A lot of people don’t realize how poor parts of white America are.

[@robelberhanu668]

Are the evicted tenants given homes?

[@judasmthimunye5309]

what homes where?

[@angevdw2887]

They aren't tenants. Tenants pay rent. They are squatters.

[@williamshakur8715]

Illegal immigrants 😢😢😢😢😅

[@TrivkaKovac-es7mj]

A jew in Africa only came to make money, not to help someone only to make money

[@ederiescottle3235]

Foreigners