Distaliki is the African name for the informal stalls put up by vendors at any street corner or open spaces. The term is widely used in Setswana and in Sesotho, and it refers to familiar spaces within communities in townships and villages. This project explores the relation between these structures and their surrounding environment. They are found and mostly built in unoccupied spaces. Within their confines, fruit, vegetables and all kind of merchandise is exchanged against money. The distalikis become […]
This series shows my personal view of my experience in Johannesburg CBD. Coming from Durban, my perception of Johannesburg was very negative. Now, living in Johannesburg CBD has allowed me to explore the city centre and identify the source of what, I believe, gives ‘the city of Gold’ that edge; The People. From traffic cops to recyclers and street vendors, all these people give Johannesburg a vibrancy, colour and constant buzzing atmosphere. The days where I photographed were in […]