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The Alex Community

Alexandra, with a population of about 350 000 people, is in the north-eastern suburbs of Johannesburg on the banks of the Jukskei River. It is a distinct, vibrant community, which is proud of its identity, history and culture.

Everyday life in Alex:


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Alex overview		Alex with wealthy Sandton in background		Pan Africa - business district


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Street scene		Informal settlements on the banks of the Jukskei River		Original, reasonably well-built house in "old Alex" with backyard shacks		Street scene


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Alex by night...				Shack dwellers...


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Recreation....


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Trends....						Unemployed youths


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Washing Day!		Tub of washing		Childeren ....


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Small Businesses in Alex:


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Street stalls in Pan Africa		Clothing vendor		"Spaza" Shop		Telephone-hiring business


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Street vendor				Welding business		Picture-framing business


Welding business		Live chickens for sale		Furniture-making business		Street vendors

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"Muti" shop		"Sangomas" or traditional healers		"Muti" shop		Taxi rank


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Curtain-making		Video arcade		Small engineering works


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Hairdressers...


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Food Stalls ...


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