LOOKING BACK, OVER MY SHOULDER
A former member of the notorious 28s prison gang at home with his baby in gang stronghold Lavender Hill near Muizenberg. He had spent more than 20 years behind bars. This picture was taken by Cape Times photographer Brenton Geach, named a finalist in the prestigious Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards. Winners will be announced on June 24 in Johannesburg.
CAPE TIMES senior photographer Brenton Geach has been named a finalist in the prestigious Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards.
The awards are hosted by Standard Bank and the Print & Digital MediaSA. The award ceremony takes place in Johannesburg on June 24.
Geach was named a finalist for his two entries, titled “Unquestionable Bond” and “The Sky’s the Limit”.
Geach’s “Unquestionable Bond” is a photograph of a highly tattooed gangster with his back to the camera and cuddling his baby.
“The Sky’s the Limit” was taken at a kite boarding event in Blouberg earlier this year.
Cape Times Deputy Editor Aziz Hartley said: “This does not come as a complete surprise. Brenton is a hardworking journalist and a very talented lensman.
“The pictures he produces are evidence of his breathtaking photographic skills. It is immensely pleasing to see Brenton’s work being recognised in this way.”
Geach has been a photographer for more than 30 years and has won a number of awards.