Man singing with guitar in a shebeen
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Atmosphere of the shebeens is free, in contrast to that of regimented Government beer halls. When spirits run high, someone usually provides music, and a woman may break into a dance or staccato of swearwords. It used to be a social disgrace for an African woman to be found drinking with men. Shebeens have changed this.
Fait partie de Ernest Cole, Photographic collection and Papers
Municipalities legally monopolize production and sale of this brew; profits are high. In Government beer halls (where women are not allowed), it is dispensed automatically from huge vats.
Fait partie de Ernest Cole, Photographic collection and Papers
During baptism by immersion. See also item B1.12.6
Fait partie de Ernest Cole, Photographic collection and Papers
This Zionist pastor - head of a tiny splinter church - is preaching to his entire flock in outdoor chapel.
Fait partie de Ernest Cole, Photographic collection and Papers
Zionist pilgrims crowd street to cheer Bishop Lekganyane (in naval uniform) as he leads procession through Moria, the Mecca of his church.
Fait partie de Ernest Cole, Photographic collection and Papers
They inspect one result of their support: the bishop's newly-acquired mobile home.
Fait partie de Ernest Cole, Photographic collection and Papers
A woman sips soda and eats dry bread after her trek to Moria. She is one of 50,000 who come to three-day festival.
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priest gives Communion to sock woman. He is among few whites who experience first-hand the living conditions of Africans in townships.Catholic Church's role largely remains the traditional one of preparing souls for eternity.
Delegate at conference of National Council of African Women (NCWA)
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Delegates meet at Mamelodi for conference of National Council of African Women.
Fait partie de Ernest Cole, Photographic collection and Papers
Old traditions at modern wedding. Women greet couple with symbols of wife's duties to husband and family.