Friday, August 24, 2007

Poverty tourism brings cash to S. African townships

Johannesburg S. Africa is the most dangerous city in Africa. A 22 year old boy named Rolomana and 20 of his friends are taking tourists off of African sight seeing bus trips to see the real poverty in several communities. They do not charge money but will recieve tips for what they do. On a good day they can make up to 13.50 which is a days work for a security guard. The only problem is that in some areas children sometimes beg visitors for money and if this continues and visits are not more structured they will have to stop taking visits to these locations. They do not want visitors to complain or feel that they have to give money.

http://www.reuters.com/article/inDedthNews/idUSL2133353720070822

Kendra Chilton
Soc. 202-03

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