Paul Grendon Photographic Collection
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- Paul Grendon is a Cape Town based photographer and a graduate of the Michaelis School of Fine Art at UCT. He joined the Afrapix collective in the 1980’s and has worked as a documentary photographer and photographic curator since then. His defining career work was on the communities who struggled to regain control of their land in Namaqualand during Apartheid and he is presently working on a long term project on the church bands of the Cape Flats.
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ANC election campaign, Atlantis Supporters at an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally in Atlantis, near Cape Town. A child waves the ANC flag and displays a sticker on his forehead with the slogan "Atlantis loves FW" (a reference to President F.W. de Klerk). -
ANC election campaign, Cape Town Nelson Mandela, with other political and civic leaders, at an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign meeting in Cape Town. ANC marshals are in the foreground. In the background is a banner with the words "Now is the time to vote ANC, Western Cape welcomes Madiba". -
ANC election campaign, Mitchell's Plain Nelson Mandela addresses an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally in Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town. Allan Boesak is on his left. -
ANC election campaign, Cape Town Nelson Mandela with other political and civic leaders, including Jay Naidoo and Clive Keegan, at an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign meeting in Cape Town. An ANC marshal is in the foreground. -
ANC election campaign rally, Athlone Members of the crowd gesture and cheer during an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally in Athlone Stadium. -
ANC election campaign rally, Athlone Nelson Mandela addresses an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally in a packed Athlone Stadium. Mr Mandela is seen from the rear against the backdrop of the crowd. -
ANC election campaign rally, Athlone Nelson Mandela addresses an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally in Athlone Stadium. The words "Mandela for president" and "ANC, a better life for all" are visible on posters and on an airship, or blimp. -
ANC local election campaign, Delft Nelson Mandela waves to the crowd during an African National Congress (ANC) local election campaign rally. -
ANC local election campaign, Delft Nelson Mandela addresses an African National Congress (ANC) local election campaign rally. Posters in the foreground proclaim "Mandela for president". -
ANC local election campaign, Delft Nelson Mandela addresses an African National Congress (ANC) local election campaign rally. Posters in the foreground proclaim "Mandela for president". -
Nelson Mandela's visit to Alexander Sinton Secondary School, 1992 Nelson Mandela addresses learners at the Alexander Sinton Secondary School in Athlone, Cape Town. -
Nelson Mandela's visit to Alexander Sinton Secondary School, 1992 Nelson Mandela addresses learners at the Alexander Sinton Secondary School in Athlone, Cape Town. The school buildings are visible in the background. -
Nelson Mandela's visit to Alexander Sinton Secondary School, 1992 The mural signed by Nelson Mandela at the Alexander Sinton Secondary School in Athlone, Cape Town. The mural depicts the iconic image of Hector Pieterson being carried at the start of the June 1976 student uprising, and learners carrying a placard that reads "Votes for all", as well as a "puppet-master" white teacher and a scene depicting a Casspir and a member of the riot squad. -
Nelson Mandela's visit to Alexander Sinton Secondary School, 1992 Nelson Mandela signs a mural at the Alexander Sinton Secondary School in Athlone, Cape Town. -
ANC election campaign, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town Children stand beneath banners and display posters as part of an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign. The banners and posters depict Nelson Mandela surrounded by children, with the words "A better life for all, ANC". -
ANC election campaign rally, Khayelitsha Nelson Mandela addresses an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. The words "Mandela for the Cape & the Cape for Mandela" are visible below the stage. -
ANC election campaign, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town Nelson Mandela addresses members of the Bo-Kaap Mosque as part of the African National Congress's election campaign. -
ANC election campaign, Woodstock Nelson Mandela addresses garment workers at the Rex Truform clothing factory in Woodstock, Cape Town, as part of the African National Congress's election campaign. Mr Mandela is flanked by Pallo Jordan and Alan Boesak. -
ANC election campaign, Western Cape Nelson Mandela, with Johnny Issel, Alan Boesak, Cheryl Carolus and Dullah Omar, at an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally. -
ANC election campaign rally, Atlantis Nelson Mandela and Alan Boesak at an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally. -
ANC election campaign, Woodstock Nelson Mandela addresses garment workers at the Rex Truform clothing factory in Woodstock, Cape Town. Mr Mandela is flanked by Pallo Jordan and Alan Boesak. -
Nelson Mandela arrives at DF Malan Airport Nelson Mandela surrounded by supporters and members of the press on his arrival at DF Malan Airport, Cape Town. -
ANC election campaign rally, Athlone Supporters fill both the stadium and the grounds at an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally in Athlone. -
ANC election campaign rally, Athlone, Cape Town A banner portraying Martin Luther King against the backdrop of the American flag is displayed at an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally. -
ANC election campaign rally, Paarl Nelson Mandela addresses an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally in Paarl. A poster of Chris Hani is visible in front of the stage. -
ANC election campaign rally, Athlone, Cape Town African National Congress (ANC) supporters at an ANC election campaign rally. -
ANC election campaign rally, Atlantis A supporter displays a handwritten poster with the words "Mandela is baas" ("Mandela is boss") at an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally. -
ANC election campaign rally, Athlone, Cape Town A supporter displays a Nelson Mandela poster at an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally. -
ANC election campaign rally, Paarl A smiling Nelson Mandela gestures during an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally. -
ANC election campaign rally, Athlone, Cape Town A giant balloon, with the words "ANC, a better life for all", flies over an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally. -
ANC election campaign rally, Athlone, Cape Town African National Congress (ANC) supporters display Nelson Mandela posters at an ANC election campaign rally. -
ANC election campaign rally, Athlone, Cape Town Nelson Mandela addresses an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign rally. -
Michael Miranda in an open coffin Eleven-year-old Michael Miranda lying in an open coffin. Michael Miranda was one of three anti-apartheid protestors killed in a police ambush (known as the Trojan Horse Massacre) in Athlone, Cape Town. -
Outside Victor Verster Prison on the day of Nelson Mandela's release. People gathered outside Victor Verster Prison on the day of Nelson Mandela's release. Flags of the African National Congress (ANC) are visible. -
Umkhonto we Sizwe 30th anniversary rally Chris Hani inspects troops during the 30th anniversary rally of Umkhonto we Sizwe, military wing of the African National Congress (ANC). -
Umkhonto we Sizwe 30th anniversary rally Chris Hani holding a child in a relaxed moment during the 30th anniversary rally of Umkhonto we Sizwe, military wing of the African National Congress (ANC). -
Umkhonto we Sizwe 30th anniversary rally Chris Hani and other Umkhonto we Sizwe leaders salute during the 30th anniversary rally of Umkhonto we Sizwe, military wing of the African National Congress (ANC). -
Umkhonto we Sizwe 30th anniversary rally Chris Hani and other Umkhonto we Sizwe members at the 30th Anniversary Rally of Umkhonto we Sizwe, military wing of the African National Congress (ANC). Table Mountain is visible in the background. -
ANC election campaign, Elsies River Drum majorettes in an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign march in Elsies River, Cape Town, South Africa. -
Community meeting in Nourivier Three men listen during a community meeting about land issues in Nourivier, Namaqualand, Northern Cape. -
Community meeting in Rietpoort Community meeting about land issues in Rietpoort, Namaqualand, Northern Cape. -
Community meeting in Kamassies Community meeting about land issues in Kamassies, Namaqualand, Northern Cape. -
Building a traditional matjieshuis in Nourivier A group of men and women building a traditional matjieshuis (mat house) in Nourivier, Namaqualand, South Africa. -
Community meeting in Kamassies Community meeting about land issues in Kamassies, Namaqualand, Northern Cape. -
Community meeting in Kamassies Community meeting about land issues in Kamassies, Namaqualand, Northern Cape. -
Nightsoil collection in Tentedorp Nightsoil collection in Tentedorp, an informal settlement in Port Nolloth, South Africa. -
Community march in Port Nolloth Community march, with placards calling for an end to apartheid, in Port Nolloth, South Africa. One placard carries a photograph of Nelson Mandela. -
Community march in Port Nolloth Community march, with placards, in Port Nolloth. The placards call for job opportunities and decent housing. One placard reads "We want to stay in Port Nolloth". -
Community march in Port Nolloth Community march, with placards, in an informal housing settlement outside Port Nolloth. The informal housing is visible in the background. -
Informal housing, Koekenaap, Western Cape A makeshift shelter in Koekenaap, Western Cape


