Zwelethu Mthethwa

Artist Zwelethu Mthethwa photographs destitute South Africans living and working on the outskirts of cities.  His pictures — and life — tell a story of dignity rather than tragedy. [Produced for PRI‘s “Studio 360“.]

Zwelethu Mthethwa, “Untitled” (2003), from “Sugar Cane” series.

Music featured:

• “Ndabaiwa” – by Stella Chiweshe
• “Saor (Free) / News from Nowhere” – by Afro Celt Sound System