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Lindokuhle Sobekwa
Documenting family memory and township life through photography.
Nyaope · I Carry Her Photo with Me
- Born
- 1995
- Birthplace
- Katlehong
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Lindokuhle Sobekwa
Lindokuhle Sobekwa is a South African documentary photographer. His work ranges from addiction in township communities to the intimate history of his own family.
Early life
Katlehong and Thokoza
Was born in Katlehong and learned photography through the Of Soul and Joy programme in Thokoza in 2012.
Career
- 2014
Early publication
His Nyaope essay appeared in the Mail & Guardian.
- 2017
Foundation support
Joined a Magnum Foundation photography and social-justice programme.
- 2018
Magnum nomination
Joined Magnum Photos as a nominee.
Selected work
Nyaope
Documents people affected by the drug in township communities.
I Carry Her Photo with Me
A book exploring memory and the life of his late sister.
Beyond work
Collaborative beginnings
Exhibited alongside fellow Of Soul and Joy photographers Sibusiso Bheka and Tshepiso Mazibuko.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Magnum project and 2025 prize ↗Photography Foundation Prize biography ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Creator not stated; see image source. Copyrighted image; source credit retained · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.