Jozi

13 May 2010 - I am in Johannesburg, or Jo'burg or Jozi. Th city is one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world, and is the world largest city not being located on a river, sea or lake. Jozi is the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location on the minerals-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. Crime is a big issue here, and my colleagues do not stop to warn me to be careful at all times. It makes me a bit paranoid. In light of the upcoming World Cup, former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani was brought in as an advisor to bring down the crime rate. The opening and closing matches of the World Cup will be played here - and I really hope that the excitement about the Cup will not be ruined by nasty incidents.