WELCOME TO THE MDANTSANE WAY MAGAZINE

Mdantsane is a unique, vibrating, eclectic, African place. Follow us on a pilgrimage to Mdantsane to discover the street culture, fashion, food, people, music, homes, taverns, humor, businesses, history and what's hot in the second biggest township in South-Africa, located close to the city of East London in the Province of the Eastern Cape. Join us on this journey while we capture the spirit of this amazing place for you in the here and in the now. We are going to introduce you to many individuals, artists, musicians, groups and associations.
They are the HEROES OF DAILY LIFE. They are the people who create, innovate and improve their life and their stories deserve to be told. This is a place for only good and positive stories of humanity, that will send out a message of courage, endurance and strength to the world through their pictures and words.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

PUT YOUR MARK ON SOCIETY AND IN YOUR FACE !


Put your mark on society..



and right on your face where people can see it !


If you are looking for cutting color murals in Mdantsane call the number 0954695298.


It is definitely worth it



Some large companies have already left their mark on the South-African society big time. 


The whole Kentucky Fried Chicken Family   


offering what they do best.
American Style Food for Africans. 

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

SEE ME NOW


" See Me Now " Quick Tyre Repair in Mdantsane is a good place to know.


Not only can you get tyres in all conditions and sizes


but with them come plenty of smiles




from the strong gate keeper



and the men that work there




My 1968 beetle would love a decent car wash.
It looks as dirty as its age.


and may be two new tires-fitted for free


He can sort that out for you.


Yes, I can see you now!





Need construction or quick tyre change and repair !


And even he found help !

Monday, May 2, 2011

HOWARD PORTRAIT OF A STREET ARTIST


Howard makes wire art creations. He is a street artist from Mdantsane.


He lives in Mdantsane and travels everyday to Bonza Bay Beach with a taxi.
This is his working place, where he sits in front of a small take away, works and sells his art.  





His hands work and wrap wire all day long


to make key rings, bird feeders and small wire sculptures


He loves to create bigger pieces but he says the small ones sell best because they are cheap.
People don't think so much about spending five Rand.
 But they think a lot nowadays if they spend 50 Rand.


Howard is an informal African Entrepreneur on a small scale.
He earns up to 4000 Rand a month in good times. 
He makes between fifty to two hundred Rand a day with his art pieces.


What his eyes see all day long is beautiful
Yes, he says, but when there is wind and it is cold it is a rough place to be.
The wind of Bonza Bay blows in winter.






Tuesday, April 12, 2011

IN DAYS OF OLD



Two beautiful old black and white vintage photographs originating from the region of the Eastern Cape showing scenes of traditional life. No Photographer Mentioned

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