WOZA Moya commissions local artists to create a piece for their outside wall at the Hillcrest AIDS Centre shop, and this month Brett Van Dort, a Durban-based photographer, will showcase his work.

Van Dort is videographer whose work is deeply rooted in storytelling, human connection, and visual narrative. Working professionally in photography and film since 2016, Van Dort brings a cinematic eye to his documentary work, shaped by a passion for honest narrative and supported by an Honours degree in film writing and editing.

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Drawn to honest and emotionally grounded imagery, Van Dort focuses on capturing people exactly as they are in moments of joy, reflection, resilience, and community.

“His approach to photography is both thoughtful and compassionate, allowing the core humanity of his subjects to remain at the absolute centre of every frame. Influenced heavily by cinema and classic documentary storytelling, his photographs carry a quiet narrative quality, inviting viewers to slow down and truly connect with the people and stories behind the image.

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“His photographs carry a quiet narrative quality, inviting viewers to connect with the people and stories behind the image,” said Woza Woya executive manager Paula Thomson

The 2026 HACT Gogolympics

For this special exhibition on the Artists Wall, Van Dort donated his time to support the Hello Poppy project, travelling into the Valley of 1000 Hills to document local gogos as they prepared and trained for the upcoming 2026 HACT Gogolympics.

Through his lens, he captures not only the dynamic energy of the training itself, but the warmth, immense pride, determination, and unyielding spirit of the women involved. His photographs perfectly reflect the collaborative and community-driven heart of the project, celebrating the collective strength and joy found within these shared local spaces

Helping artists earn an income

The concept behind the Woza Moya Artists’ Wall and Artists’ Cards is to create and showcase artists’ work. Woza Moya is the economic empowerment project of the Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust and assists the artist by marketing their work for the month. The Woza Moya Artists’ Wall thanked the 100% Foundation for coming on board with an ongoing sponsorship and making this monthly event possible.

Photos and cards are on sale at Woza Moya and online to raise funds for the 2026 Gogo Olympics. https://wozamoya.co.za/product/gogo-olympics-photo-card-set-2/

Shop opening times:
Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:00 Woza Moya Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust, 26 Old Main Road, Hillcrest
Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 17:00 Woza Moya, Kloof Fields Centre
Saturdays 08:00 – 14:00 HACT and 09:00 – 14:00 Kloof Fields shop
Email: wozamoya@hillaids.org.za

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