IN THOKOZA – Of Soul and Joy

In 2012, ‘Of Soul & Joy’ introduced photography to students at Buhlebuzile Secondary School in the eastern Johannesburg township of Thokoza. The project set out to be a visual platform and a skills development programme for the learners. This was to be the beginning of a long and ongoing collaboration.

It is the story of 34 young people, who are guided by four professional photographers, to open a window on their life and members of their community. Each young photographer portrays their vision of ‘home’ to explore the many sides of the forgotten township of Thokoza.

The exhibition presents the work of 34 pupils and their four mentors.

The photographers :
Lungile Zuma, Lindokuhle Sobhekwa, Ernest Dlamini, Teboho Vanessa Radebe,
Mamosa Manthata, Tshepiso Mazibuko, Monaheng Lesapo, Yanga Mpenge, Lucia Reneilwe, Phakama Mgijima, Lebohang Mafutya, Nkululeko Nkosi, Zamaswazi Magagula, Tebogo Ntolo, Siphele Zondo, Fernandez Ben Hamza, Lindokuhle Sithole, Thabang Molefe, Lebohang Malope, Siphele Sibiya, Zona Sigadla, Thulani Buthelezi, Teboho Busa, Tshepiso Molefe, Neo Maloka, Sibongile Ndlovu, Themba Senzani, Brian Africa, Evile Florence Sombo, Balintulo Sikelela, Siyamcela Ngantweni, Keketso Seepe, Philani Mazibuko, Sibusiso Bheka

The mentors :Bieke Depoorter, Tjorven Bruyneel, Cyprien Clément-Delmas et Kutlwano Moagi

Of Soul and Joy project