Zwelethu Mthethwa

Mthethwa is a South African photographer who works in Cape Town, South Africa. Because of his work, South African Photography has made a place for itself on the world stage. His body of work mainly focuses on black South Africans, and their place in South African society. He often depicts them as defiant, strong individuals despite their stereotyped weakness and poverty. He has had 35 solo exhibitions worldwide, and is worth looking at.

Here is a review from the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/16/arts/design/16views.html?_r=0