Rich dreams, poor realities

Farm Football

Deep in the rural heartland of Zambia, in Mbiya Camp, a young boy can be found with a handmade soccer ball in hand, taking a break from his farming duties to hone his skills.

By Leonie Marinovich - 27 October 2010 - Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities

Slum aspirations

A story of an ambitious 17-year-old boy, Taiwo Shemede, who was born and lives in a slum in Lagos. The hope for an opportunity to play professional soccer not only makes his days more enjoyable, but makes for a tomorrow full of possibilities

By Adolphus Opara - 25 September 2010 - Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities

Victims of the Game

Local feeling about the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa.

By Nikki Rixon - 8 September 2010 - Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities

Recycling Life

A local man spreads a social gospel in Orange Farm.

By Andrew Esiebo - 27 July 2010 - Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities

Pantsula Dancers

Pantsula was birthed in the townships of South Africa in the 1950s. Originally referring to a style of dress, it soon evolved into a cultural expression and later into a dance form. By the 1980s, when the townships were aflame and war had broken out between the Apartheid police and the young men in the area, Pantsula dance was a means of expression for many.

By Alexia Webster - 25 June 2010 - Business and life, Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities

Waste in Orange Farm

In South Africa, images of service delivery protests have become a common feature. However, residents of the Orange farm community, 45 kilometres to the South of Johannesburg, are not waiting for the government to solve their problems. A grassroots initiative here aims to clear dumpsites through recycling.

By Davison Mudzingwa - 24 June 2010 - Audio, Rich dreams, poor realities

Ice Cream Factory

Alexandra is a poor, densely populated township that was established in 1912. It borders, and stands in stark contrast to, Sandton, the wealthiest suburb in South Africa. Situated in the industrial side of Alexandra is an old ice-cream factory that has been taken over by locals. They have built two floors filled with one-room dwellings made from recycled tin and wood, dangerously connected by narrow wooden planks.

By Nikki Rixon - 18 June 2010 - Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities

Handmade Soccer

Children from the pastoral tribes of Southern Ethiopia and Northern Kenya are often responsible for household and community chores. These children take advantage of what little free time they have. By wrapping plastic bags in twine they are able to play soccer on the dusty fields outside their schools.

By Leonie Marinovich - 17 June 2010 - Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities