The photographic approach in Life on the edge of the South African dream captures the lived realities at the margins of South African society. The visuals explore the tensions between aspiration and hardship, framing daily existence in a context marked by socio-economic disparities and contested identities.

Through a focus on environments where hope and struggle coexist, the images document urban and peri-urban spaces that reveal the complex textures of life on society’s edge. The mood conveyed is contemplative and direct, emphasizing the resilience and challenges faced by communities navigating uncertain futures.