I took these photos in Johannesburg just minutes after the Zuma rape verdict was announced live on national TV.

Jacob Zuma, the former Vice President, was found not guilty.

I took this photo from my work. At the end of the street is the courthouse. Crowds of supporters were gathering to wait for the outcome.

So I went for a walk. These photos will give you an idea of what Johannesburg city centre looks like now. I’m sure S.African expats will find this eye opening – all the filth in the former “Golden City”. I took these photos on my walk to the court house.

Johannesburg Metro Police blocked the streets.

The courthouse is clearly visible at the end of the street.

A Police van is on the street corner.

As I walked, there were many people raising their hands in a black power salute. People were cheering loudly. The arrow points to one man’s hand going up in that salute.

The streets were packed as I got close to the court house.

There were even people on a balcony outside the court house. There was loud cheering. People were dancing too.

Much had been made of women’s rights during the trial. But I noticed that all the women I saw were happy and cheering for Zuma. Nobody was interested in, nor cared for the woman who had claimed she was raped.

A supporter even has a t-shirt with Zuma’s face on it.

The streets were packed and I did not go further.