This blog is a companion to hivstories.org, a project about AIDS, Poverty and Faith in Mamelodi South Africa.  In this blog I describe my experience photographing in South Africa. The purpose of this blog is to be as transparent as possible as a documentary photograher.

Archive for May, 2006

Granny’s Grandson

by Nathan Clendenin on May 20th, 2006

In speaking with Vincent recently, I learned that Mabel’s grandson, one of the orphans who is old enough and able to work, has been missing for some time. They fear he may have been kidnapped. I don’t understand what motive a kidnapper would have, since they have no money to give for a ransom, but nevertheless I am praying, as I know this is troubling Granny very much.

It’s a Girl!

by Nathan Clendenin on May 7th, 2006

I spoke with pastor Vincent recently on the phone, and he shared the good news with me that Selina and Vuci had a baby girl! The baby is healthy so far. Selina was taking Neveropin to reduce the chances of transmitting HIV to the baby, which usually occurs during the birth. I didn’t get any details on the girl’s name or any other specifics, but I know that Selina and Vuci are very excited. This is the the second child they’ve conceived, the first died at only a few months old.