A group of young filmmakers from Thokoza have taken their creativity to an international stage with Thando, a short film developed through the Of Soul and Joy Photography Project and…
These South African artists showcase the city’s spirit through powerful photography exhibitions in Europe South Africa (18 September 2025) – These six emerging photographers from South Africa are bringing…
A Women’s Month workshop in Soweto gives young people the chance to explore belonging, identity and defining what home means. Soweto, Johannesburg (20 August 2025) – This Women’s Month,…
Through the Merafe Hostel Project, Of Soul & Joy is using the power of photography to uplift young people in Soweto. Soweto, South Africa (13 August 2025) – A…
Of Soul and Joy, a transformative photography project based in Thokoza, celebrates Youth Month with a powerful JSE Art Share exhibition, showcasing the creative talents of young artists and proving…
In a region facing high unemployment rates, Of Soul and Joy (OSJ) provides a vital alternative, a photography workshop that seeks to bring skills and the vibrant world of photography…
An exciting new exhibition has Thokoza in the spotlight. Captured through the lens of the youth, ‘I Put My Hand On My Chest To Feel My Heartbeat’ showcases the vibrance,…
Where mind meets heart
“It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf and tell it to be quiet.” — Jennifer Ritchie Payette
