South Africa: Soweto Style and Skothane Subculture On the Burn

Stories about the Soweto youth subculture known as izikhothane have reached distant shores. RA'EESA PATHER reports.

Slate Magazine this week published a story in its Roads & Kingdoms series detailing the doings of young skhothanes who blow thousands of rands on posh clothing and accessories - with some even going so far as to burn their possessions and their cash - in a bid to gain respect and renown.

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