Donkeys In The Mist - Rob Mellin

Donkeys In The Mist At Kwelera, Eastern Cape - Photography By Rob Mellin

Dumper In The Bush - Photography By Rob Mellin

Dumper In The Bush - Photography By Rob Mellin

Three years ago, when we started this magazine, we decided, that we would honor the work of other great photographers of the past and the present, who have dedicated their time to capture the spirit of the Eastern Cape, by including their images in our magazine.

So far we have shown images by Alice Mertens and Rob Mellin. Today's picture was taken by Rob Mellin in Kwelera in the 1970's.

But really, if you look at it without knowing the date it has been taken - it could have been taken yesterday.

Portrait Of A Retired Farm Labourer In The Eastern Cape - By Rob Mellin

Retired Farm Labourer

Retired Farm Labourer Late 1970's, East London in the Eastern Cape - A portray by Rob Mellin

Traditional Pondo Dancers

The following images of traditional Pondo Dancers in their ceremonial clothing were taken by Rob Mellin in 1976 in King Williams Town. We are pleased to show more of the work of ex Daily Dispatch Photographer Rob Mellin, who has documented many parts of the Xhosa culture during several decades.
To read more about Rob Mellin click here.

Pondo Dancers in King Willimas Town in the 1970's

Traditional Dancer

Detail of a traditional beaded necklace worn at ceremonies

Traditional beaded bag

ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF ROB MELLIN