- ZA HPRA A3440-B-B1-B1.1-B1.1.13
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- 1967
Miner sleeps on concrete slab, must supply own bedding.
Miner sleeps on concrete slab, must supply own bedding.
They leave with more than they brought with them: bicycles, foot lockers filled with junk clothing, blankets, other things bought at concession stores.
Johannesburg, Golden city, built by African labor and wealth of gold extracted from the earth.
As old group leaves, new one arrives, driven to mines by failing crops. Man with cane is signing on again despite wooden leg, result of mine accident.
Africans throng Johannesburg station platform
Africans throng Johannesburg station platform during late afternoon rush hour.
With no room inside train, some ride between cars.
A woman carries a baby on her back.
It is against the law for black servants t live under the same roof as their employers. In private home, servant would have separate little room in backyard. Newspapers are her carpet, fruit crates her chairs and table.
Dogs are well tended by black servant, and well fed.