Empowering Youth through Photography
A Photo Initiative in Thokoza
The Of Soul and Joy programme runs two weekly photo workshops led by South African photographer and Project Manager Jabulani Dhlamini, seconded by photographer Thandile Zwelibanzi.
Numerous members of the local art scene are invited to present their work to the students as well as to evaluate the students’ work. Guided tours of exhibitions, photo festivals and studios are regularly organised. In addition, the project offers life skills courses and remedial education.
The programme benefits approximately 20 participants yearly aged 15-30 years old. The participants are either high school students from the Buhlebuzile Secondary School or young adults willing to stimulate their creativity and deepen their artistic knowledge in the field of photography. Today, the programme attracts emerging photographers coming from the different townships surrounding Johannesburg, thus expanding its action.
