South Africa – A Dancing Nation

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                      The Sowetan

In South Africa, dance is a powerful expression—used for both protest and celebration. Paired with soul-stirring chants, the dances create and display unity.

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Heritage Day

During celebrations like Heritage Day, dancers don traditional outfits to celebrate with song and dance. 

 

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September 13, 1994

MWASA members toyi-toyi in Doornfontein, Johannesburg

 

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Marikana 

In Marikana dance was used to protest the low wages and working conditions of the mines.  

 

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Johannesburg 1985

Dance and song are often a part of political meetings and ralleys as seen this next photo from March 14, 1985. The crowd toyi-toying at the UDF protest meeeting at the Planet Hotel, Fordsburg, Johannesburg.

 

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