DIEPKLOOF THRU THE LENS EXIHIBITION

 DIEPKLOOF THRU THE LENSE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

On the 22nd of November the  TDAA collaborated with Slaghuis to host a photography exhibition called "Diepkloof thru the lens" , 62 photographs were exhibited all around the Danish lounge. Guest came to witness the exhibition and to understand the concept. The Photographers involved in the project (Thabang Molefe, Ernest Gololo, Lesiba Kekana and Valentine Sithole)

from left: Vali Sithole, Ernest Gololo, Thabang Molefe  back Lesiba Kekana

Came on stage and talked a bit about how the inception of the project, purpose of the photographs. The exhibition was aswell for the commemoration of Alf Kumalo- a well known photo journalist from Soweto who his photography exposed the injustice of the previous government. The exhibiton ended in a high note with artist from Diepkloof giving the guest perfomances, Bhodlozee, Soe, 985 and Ghimboss.

                                                    

 

DIEPKLOOF THRU THE LENS (PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION)

Four photographers from Diepkloof (Thabang Molefe, Lesiba Kekana, Valentine Sithole & Ernest Gololo) plus the project coordinator of Through the Lens made a two day around their neighbourhood (DIEPKLOOF) to document the social life, visual art, music, dance and architecture. The four photographers will present their experience of DIEPKLOOF Through the Lenses of their cameras via photos that will be displayed at an Exhibition this Thursday Nyt at Danish Lounge. We have invited Diepkloof's finest Rap Artists to bless the stage on the Nyt....On Stage 985, Etcetera, Flipside, Gimboss, Bhodlozee & SOE! Dome on the Soundtrack & DJ Chikin on Dex...Its a DK Affair so if you r from DK U dont want to miss this special showcase. Powered by SLAGHUIS & THE DIEPKLOOF ARTS ACADEMY!

Siyashezi "Bojwala" Thru The Wire

The Diepkloof Arts Academy has partnered with Slaghuis to present SIYASHEZI (BOJWALA) THRU THE WIRE. Every month we invite Artists who have songs that address very important issues that affect Black South Africans on a daily basis and give them a platform to spread their message THRU THE WIRE. The event showcases a variety of cultures and talents i.e. Rap, Poetry, DJ-ing, Digital Exhibitions & Photography. SIYASHEZI's Album IQABA will be on Sale for R80 + SIYAPHANDA Merchandise T SHIRTS & CAPS @ R150 Will be on Sale so bring you moola to Support SIYASHEZI...1NOV - 6 TIL 1 - DANISH LOUNGE - FREE ENTRANCE...C u there! JAYEEIH!

Slikour "Blacks Are Fools" Thru The Wire

The Diepkloof Arts Academy has partnered with SLAGHUIS  to present
SLIKOUR (BLACKS ARE FOOLS) THRU THE WIRE. Every month we
invite Artists who have songs that address very important issues that
affect Black South Africans on a daily basis and give them a platform
to spread their message THRU THE WIRE. The event showcases a
variety of cultures and talents i.e. Rap, Poetry, DJ-ing,
Film Screenings, Digital Exhibitions & Photography. Headline Artists
share a platform with unearthed artists, for unearthed artist this will
be an opportunity to groom, showcase their talents and get
themselves heard...04 OCT - 6 TIL 1 -

Khuli Chana " No more Hunger" Thru The Wire

The Diepkloof Arts Academy has partnered with Slaghuis to present Kuli Chana (No More Hunger) THRU THE WIRE. Every month we invite Artists who have songs that address very important issues that affect Black South Africans on a daily basis and give them a platform to spread their message THRU THE WIRE. The event showcases a variety of cultures and talents i.e. Rap, Poetry, DJ-ing, Film Screenings, Digital Exhibitions & Photography. Headline Artists share a platform with unearthed artists, for unearthed artist this will be an opportunity to groom, showcase their talents and get themselves heard. Twaa Dar 4now but on...27 SEP - 6 TIL 1 - DANISH LOUNGE - FREE ENTRANCE...C u there! JAYEEIH!!

The Diepkloof Arts Academy June 16 Commemoration Walk

June 16 Commemoration walk photo by Talieye Images

The Diepkloof Arst Academy commemoration walk was a success, with collaborations of the two high schools, Madibane and Namedi High school in Diepkloof Zone 3. About a 150 grade 8 and 9 students, teachers and Marshals took part in the walk as to commemorate the youth of June 16 1976.Before the walk a speech from Sizwe Mabanga inspired the students and encouraged them to focus on building a better future for themselves.The walk ended at the Hector Peterson Museum were students went in the museum for free and they got to learn more about the events that led to the June 16 massacre.The students were also happy for the fact that they experience what the students of that time felt and they understood the  power of youth  when they come together to voice an a opinion or and idea. We would like to thank Namedi and Madibane High School, Volunteers(Marshals) , Hector Peterson Museum, SAPS , Learners for making this project a success.

Learners  Ready for the Walk

Learners walking June 16 Commemoration walk

Learners walking June 16 Commemoration walk

Hector Peterson Memorial

The June 16 Commemoration walk

The Walk will begin In Diepkloof Zone 3 in the space between Namedi and Madibane High Schools.
Time: 8:30 am
Date: 15 June 2012
We will then proceed to the Hector Peterson Memorial In Orlando West. Please come and Join us and raise our voices together as the YOUTH.

VIVA THE YOUTH OF SOUTH AFRICA

The June 16 Commemoration Walk

The Diepkloof Arts Academy acknowledges the debt owed by all black South Africans to the students who gave their lives in Soweto on June 16 1976. We feel that over the years the June 16 public holiday has been degraded into a senseless party hence we started the initiative. The June 16 Commemoration Walk is a reminder to the youth of the importance of the day and the influence young people have in determining their future. The TDAA has invited and involved Grade 8 students from two high schools in Diepkloof namely: Namedi Secondary School and Madibane High School to be part of the project.

The event is taking place on the 15^th of June from 09:00 till 12:00, participants will meet at the Space between Madibane and Namedi High Schools in Diepkloof Zone 3 and walk to the Hector Peterson Memorial in Commemoration of the June 16 Soweto Uprising. The visit to the museum is too make students learn and be aware of the importance of June 16 1976. Various speakers who were part the struggle or involved in the 1976 Soweto Uprising will be invited to come share their experience with the learners.

TDAA BANK DETAILS

The Diepkloof Arts Academy Bank Details

Account Number: 62353780383
Account Type: Cheque Account
Branch Code: Bankcity

TDAA

Welcome

ORGANISATION BACKGROUND

    The Diepkloof Arts Academy is a non-profit organisation that was founded in

   2010 by Thabang Molefe, Tokologo Mathibedi and Ernest Gololo.

   The organisation was started as a result of young people’s creative needs not

   being met. In Soweto there are very few organisations that provide youth with a

   for artistic development, we realised that the is a gap and this is one of the reasons

   why we started The Diepkloof  Arts Academy (TDAA)

      

1.     The primary objectives of the Organization are :

a.    To support youth in Soweto to explore, develop and utilize their creative and artistic talents for a better society.

b.    Organising cultural activities in conjunction with young people such as will offer a platform to potential or actual talent such as musicians, actors, dancers, poets, audio visual and other designers, and practitioners of other relevant disciplines, whenever possible in collaboration with local organisations and/or networks.

c.    Combat problems that the youth are faced with i.e. Unemployment, Poverty, Substance Abuse, Teenage Pregnancy, Crime and Violence, thus providing a platform and extramural activities for the youth.

We want members of the public to look around and see that the youth are the

Community’s biggest asset and that they need to be supported and encouraged to    realise their full potential to become fully-fledged urban residents.

TDAA focuses  on youth between 18 and 35 years of age who are passionate about transforming their dreams and ambitions into actual products and activities. Using creative tools such as Music, Dance, Theatre, Visual Art, Photography, Film, Events and Cultural Exchange young people get the opportunity to develop their skills.

The Diepkloof Arts Academy is aimed at three things:

-                      To engender the active involvement of young people, to improve the quality of lives of young people in Soweto and removing all social and economic challenges that may impair their human development ability.

-                      Organising a global communication platform in conjunction with young people using the spoken and written word and or images.

-                      Developing new talent in this field as well as promoting the emerging artists, and paving career paths for them. 

3. VISION

        

    A generation of young people with good access to support mechanisms that build a

    better future for all.

4. GOAL

    Our goal is to provide a supportive environment and a sense of belonging for the

    youth, and this can be mostly achieved through carving out a space for them in

   Arts, Sports and Recreation.