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.