Nelspruit street survivors

The surviving vulnerable souls of Nelspruit

SOUTH AFRICA | Thursday, 4 July 2013 | Views [697] | View Larger Image

“Measles destroyed her eyesight at infancy” my Shona interpreter tells her response, resulting to this widower from Makore, Zimbabwe to illegaly cross the border to and from her homeland to feed her six children through the grace of helping hands.On the background is a resemblance of Nelson Mandela,46664 founder,with a smile that urge your contribution on her behalf.

Vusi is relaxing with his head cushioned next to red line. A car accident made him more than an amputee,he became a traumatized soul and a trash at the Nelspruit CBD, no wonder garbage trucks always leave him behind. The diverging lanes shows his life falling apart, with him stuck in the midst of his lifetime which has been ever since surrounded by cars.

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It’s either you stop for the traffic lights, Caltex or uuhm…sex. Two hours before midnight, Monica and Lucia are patiently waiting in the cold to feed lustful motorists for only 100 ZAR. A passing car draws neon lights which customize this self-styled Red light District, and a line which is also a danger tape warning about a health hazard. This province has the second highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the country.

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Nelspruit street survivors

The surviving vulnerable souls of Nelspruit

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