Township fashion

Recently, the Market Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa was abuzz with a new performance dance piece that brought the little known culture of the swenkas to the attention of the arts world. In it's natural state, the swenka takes the form of a bizarre weekly fashion competition held at hostels for migrant workers. But it is not couture only that decides the winner, as often the individual "swanking" style of the competitor goes a long way in winning the judge's vote.

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