An Irishman's lens on the last vestiges of South African apartheid

Photojournalist Stephen Bean's images chart life in Orania, a 'whites-only' town in South Africa.

An Irish photographer has captured a series of images charting life in one of the world’s most controversial towns, which is attracting criticism for its steadfast refusal to accept black residents.

The trip formed part of a project by Stephen Bean, who is taking pictures to document marginalised societies in a forthcoming book.