Johannesburg history documentary

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This short audio documentary describes the evolving summary of Johannesburg and referencing certain aspects of South Africa's history.

Vocal Characteristics

Language

English

Voice Age

Middle Aged (35-54)

Accents

Nigerian South African (General)

Transcript

Note: Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and may contain errors.
the inner city off Johannesburg is undoubtedly at the forefront of the new South African society. Here, people from all walks of life gather here. People of all ages, racial backgrounds in nationalities live, work and play together. Here, people transcend all demographics leads a wonder, then that here you will find an incredibly energetic city with the Poles that is unmatched anywhere else on Earth. Johannesburg, In a city decay was indeed initiated by the need for more efficient buildings. On the over US choice for property developers was a more affordable land into northern suburbs. THISLAND was closer to the well heeled business customer base, whose lament travelling through gridlocked traffic to the city where, among other things, parking space was problematic. By the late 19 eighties, the exodus of corporate business and large retailers from Johannesburg in a city was well underway. The flight from the city was made all the most striking by the political uncertainty off that period until 1990 Johannesburg stewed proudly are the epic centre off South Africa's our Party economy. On the surface, the city was a flourishing metropolis with a pumping capitalist economy. But behind the scenes, most of the work force lived in poverty. In the fire away townships, they were denied basic human rights, such as being able to choose where to live and were denied free participation in the economy. In fact, during Elliot decades, most black people in Johannesburg were treated as migratory workers temporarily staying in the city rather than as permanent citizens. As a consequence in sufficient basic services and inadequate housing were prevalent. Joined in 19 nineties change happened rapidly in the inner city, the flight of the traditional white business and residential based of the suburbs. I was already on the way where buildings could not be sold for an acceptable price. They were simply abandoned or more bold. But apartment buildings were not left to stand empty. Thank you for watching if you've enjoyed his video, please like share and subscribe to see more videos.