JOHANNESBURG – Johannesburg inner city streets were yesterday lined with frenzied residents clamouring to see President Thabo Mbeki as he made his way through Hillbrow.
Some cheered out of windows, others were perched on their balconies waving and shouting to grab Mbeki’s attention as he shook hands with ecstatic residents on the streets. The president visited the Europa hotel, once a haven for criminals and prostitutes and now part of the City of Johannesburg’s Better Buildings programme.Europa resident Lebone Khothule said he had never seen Mbeki face-to-face and was quite surprised at his height.”He’s too short.”Nampa-SapaThe president visited the Europa hotel, once a haven for criminals and prostitutes and now part of the City of Johannesburg’s Better Buildings programme.Europa resident Lebone Khothule said he had never seen Mbeki face-to-face and was quite surprised at his height.”He’s too short.”Nampa-Sapa
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