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Atmosphere of the shebeens is free, in contrast to that of regimented Government beer halls. When spirits run high, someone usually provides music, and a woman may break into a dance or staccato of swearwords. It used to be a social disgrace for an African woman to be found drinking with men. Shebeens have changed this.
White woman on a bench for "Europeans Only"
White man assaults tsotsi who tried to snatch white woman's purse. This time black youth escaped.
Whistle has sounded, train is moving, but people are still trying to get on.
Old traditions at modern wedding. Women greet couple with symbols of wife's duties to husband and family.
Rented car is status symbol at middle-class marriage. Expensive wedding can leave couple broke for a year.
By time afternoon session begins, fatigue has caught up with teacher and pupils alike. She has just finished with one overcrowded class, her children have waited three hours. Girl at board is untrained extra teacher waiting to enter nurse's course.
Child gives in to weariness.
Teacher toward end of her day in school.
Sign warns that permits are needed to enter location.