November 7th, 2008
King William’s Town, South Africa | Khayelitsha, South Africa | Coahoma County, Mississippi
During our week-long stay in Cape Town prior to conducting research in King William’s Town, we were invited to spend a day at Manyanani Peace Park in Khayelitsha Township on the outskirts of Cape Town (see the Map). Prof. Jeremy Ball had been involved with the Manyanani community during the 1990s. Although we did not conduct formal research at Khayelitsha, our experience there was a powerful one which altered a number of our perceptions and made us aware of the strong sense of community in the townships. The photo essay that follows provides a taste of that experience. Photos © 2010, Ryan Koons.
Soon after the Peace Park was built, children in the community painted murals on the wall marking the boundary between Manyanani and the rest of Khayelitsha.
International relations.
Even in Khayelitsha, the Table Mountain range is a constant presence.
Homba Primary School choir.
Portrait.
Football.
Another perspective of Khayelitsha.