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Monday 28 November 2011
Saturday 26 November 2011
Wednesday 23 November 2011
The Swankers slide show now available
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In the shabby cellar's of the South African men's hostels, you'll find the stage set for an all-night fancy-dress contest: 'Swankers' - migrant Zulu men - competitively strut, pose and swirl all night, presenting the special features of their stylish suits in freeze-frame dance-like performances.
Swanker - Siphamandla Sithole
Traditionally these competitions were held at mineworkers' hostels, in preferred basements, out of the way. They were performed in strict silence so as not to attract attention, as this type of activity would go against mining regulations under the Apartheid government's 'Illegal gatherings act'.
The Swankers founded and retained a unique way to channel their self-respect, their creativity, and their hope in the future. In the world of a Gold miner living in miserable conditions, the Swanker believes in cleanliness, self-respect, chaste behavior, and the support for one another gives him hope in his grim world.
The healthy humorous competition for the best attired man gives the Swankers joy. Men hostels in Johannesburg are home for thousands of migrant workers that live far away from their families - a breeding ground for scallywags, crooks and gangsters.
Competing in the village 'Nqutu'
But men like Dalton Manqele and Siphamandla Sithole save the last cents of their poor income for their fashion desiindex.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24&Itemoes. And when they visit their families in rural South Africa, they bring them a glimpse of the big city performances.
Prizes for the 'Best dressed man' range from blankets to goats to cows or just plain hard cash.
Cameraboy's upcoming slide show portrays a Swanker's competition in the village of 'Nqutu' in Kwazulu Natal.
In the shabby cellar's of the South African men's hostels, you'll find the stage set for an all-night fancy-dress contest: 'Swankers' - migrant Zulu men - competitively strut, pose and swirl all night, presenting the special features of their stylish suits in freeze-frame dance-like performances.
Swanker - Siphamandla Sithole
Traditionally these competitions were held at mineworkers' hostels, in preferred basements, out of the way. They were performed in strict silence so as not to attract attention, as this type of activity would go against mining regulations under the Apartheid government's 'Illegal gatherings act'.
The Swankers founded and retained a unique way to channel their self-respect, their creativity, and their hope in the future. In the world of a Gold miner living in miserable conditions, the Swanker believes in cleanliness, self-respect, chaste behavior, and the support for one another gives him hope in his grim world.
The healthy humorous competition for the best attired man gives the Swankers joy. Men hostels in Johannesburg are home for thousands of migrant workers that live far away from their families - a breeding ground for scallywags, crooks and gangsters.
But men like Dalton Manqele and Siphamandla Sithole save the last cents of their poor income for their fashion desiindex.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24&Itemoes. And when they visit their families in rural South Africa, they bring them a glimpse of the big city performances.
Prizes for the 'Best dressed man' range from blankets to goats to cows or just plain hard cash.
Cameraboy's upcoming slide show portrays a Swanker's competition in the village of 'Nqutu' in Kwazulu Natal.
Wednesday 26 October 2011
Basotho boys Initiation
A allowfullscreenfrica, the marauding Zulu warriors under King Shaka scattered many tribes that had migrated from the north. One of those tribes was the Sotho people. Today, the largest remaining group is the Southern Sotho (Basotho)…
The practice of the initiation ceremony for boys that are deemed to be ready to be young men is still an integral part of rural Basotho culture.
Boys go to the mountains and spend many weeks there to be taught about their ancestors, culture, history and important events, behavior, hard-ships, respect, accountability, family issues, solving family conflicts and diseases.
Initiation school secrets are taught and discussed as older wiser men act as mentors to the younger generation so as to continue this tradition.
These young men dressed in traditional Basotho attire, have made themselves famous for the beautiful, distinct songs that they sing when they return from the mountains.
They are expected to be ambassadors who are proud of their heritage.
Sunday 11 September 2011
The 9/11 jumpers
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| World Trade Center (Image: Yutaka Tsutano, CC BY 2.0) |
Whatever the case may be: The images resonate; they are probably one of the most haunting memories of that day – and it was worse than people realize. USA Today estimates that at least 200 people, almost certainly many more, jumped to their death on that morning.
Most jumpers were from the Trade Centre’s north tower, the first to be targeted by an ‘American Airlines’ passenger jet. Shortly after the jet hit, at about 8:46 a.m., people started jumping. For the jumpers, the fall lasted 10 seconds. They hit the ground at less than 240 km/h – falling too slow to loose consciousness, but fast enough to ensure their instant death on impact.
People jumped alone, in groups – and as couples.
These are the images that inspired Cameraboy’s song SEPTEMBER (Song & Lyrics)
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