Commuting in Africa's economic hubs
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Commuting in Africa's economic hubs

Updated 1338 GMT (2138 HKT) April 5, 2012
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From Lagos to Johannesburg and Nairobi, many Africans face traffic jams and high costs in their daily journey to get to work. AFP/Getty Images
Most of South Africa's poor and working class still struggle to get to work, despite some recent high-profile infrastructure projects. CNN
Riding a motorcycle taxi, also known as "okada," is one of the ways to get around Lagos. AFP/Getty Images
In Nairobi, many people have to ride to work in crowded, privately owned minibus taxis called "matatus." AFP/Getty Images
Two out of three people in Nairobi say that traffic has a negative impact on their work, family and health, according to an IBM survey. AFP/Getty Images
Do you live in one of Africa's economic hubs? Use the comments section below to tell us about your daily commute. Getty Images