'The Unsung Ones'

The participants in this project emphasise the historical value of our elders, these are real people who witnessed and experienced the transition of an entire society towards the birth of a new nation. These are people who have defined what it means to be a South African today and yet their strength has never been celebrated.

The aim of this project is to celebrate the undying spirit of resilience of the youth of the 70’s and prior, the truly unsung heroines and heroes of our land. Offering an opportunity to build empathy, understanding and as a means to hold space for and honor their stories and experiences. Capturing the essence of timeless beauty and the strength that carried us through the dark days and continue to carry us to this day, looking at how they define themselves 50 years later.

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Bab'Sangweni- Maboneng, South Africa
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Bab'Sangweni- Maboneng, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Joe Mguni - Soweto, South Africa
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Joe Mguni - Soweto, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Letty Mabena- Alexandra Township, South Africa
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Letty Mabena- Alexandra Township, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Milton Mtini- Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
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Milton Mtini- Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Mikie Moreki- Alexandra Township, South Africa
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Mikie Moreki- Alexandra Township, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Shadrack Mpaka Setlalekgosi- Soweto, South Africa
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Shadrack Mpaka Setlalekgosi- Soweto, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Israel Maruping- Soweto, South Africa
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Israel Maruping- Soweto, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Vusi Mkhube- Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
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Vusi Mkhube- Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Peggy Monyamane- Mamelodi, South Africa
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Peggy Monyamane- Mamelodi, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Johannes Msimango- Alexandra Township, South Africa
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Johannes Msimango- Alexandra Township, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Khathazile Hlatshwayo- Mamelodi, South Africa
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Khathazile Hlatshwayo- Mamelodi, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Olebeng Konyane- Soweto, South Africa
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Olebeng Konyane- Soweto, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Enica Leshaba- Mamelodi, South Africa
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Enica Leshaba- Mamelodi, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Mabel Mathibe- Mamelodi, South Africa
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Mabel Mathibe- Mamelodi, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Sarah Simelane- Mamelodi, South Africa
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Sarah Simelane- Mamelodi, South Africa

© Manyatsa Monyamane - Albert Mvundla Mahlangu- Alexandra Township, South Africa
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Albert Mvundla Mahlangu- Alexandra Township, South Africa

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