Monthly Archives: February 2013

2013 Feb. 27: Melody

Posted on February 28, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Sebenzile © 2012 All I wanted was to know her name, Know her dreams and erase her shame. Love her mess, and help craft her joy, Kiss her hand, and be with her even when I am alone. I … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 10: Parts

Posted on February 28, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Andiswa Dlamini Part 1  (you spoke) Before you spoke to me Uttered any words, I had no expectations of you And you had non of me But when I thought of you I thought of you as a human … Continue reading →

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2012 Nov. 20: Mourning on commission

Posted on February 26, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christie ‘FossilSoul’ van Zyl © 2012                                                 Even with our roots tracing back to Ubuntu… None of my compassion dares trace back to you; But I felt your spirit wrench in agony as they butchered your soul, for your … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 24: Misinformed stereotypes among lesbians

Posted on February 25, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lesego Tlhwale I recently read a status update on facebook, supposedly written by a “femme lesbian”. The status had a lot of likes and comments concurring what the lady was saying. But to me this was a rather judgmental … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 24: Haunted by my past

Posted on February 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Had 2 glasses of wine so excuse me if I sound a bit too much for one read I was raped as a kid and I can only mention it here and now, so when you see me don’t ask … Continue reading →

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2013 Jan. 5: Photo Archive

Posted on February 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Part of our SA (queer) visual history. In the photo is Msai Gugu Masinga & Kebarileng Sebetoane both activists who have contributed towards our LGBTI history. They both volunteer for FEW and now works for different companies. The photo was … Continue reading →

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2013 Jan. 1: *The choke of grief

Posted on February 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Unoma Azuah   I invoke their names: Desire Ntombana Mandisa Mbambo Phumeza Nkolonzi Thapelo Makutle Neil Daniels Sanna Supa Sasha Lee Gordon Hendrietta Morifi Nokuthula Radebe Noxolo Nogwaza Nqobile Khumalo Ntsiki Tyatyeka Tshuku Ncobo Milicent Gaika survives But the … Continue reading →

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2012 Nov. 27: Faces & Phases exhibition opening

Posted on February 23, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

@ Goethe Institut, Johannesburg For more photo check: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10200697577861518.2202667.1223456677&type=1&notif_t=like

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2013 Feb. 8: “Let your voices be heard”

Posted on February 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Charmain Carrol Given an opportunity to tell my story I will talk about where I’ve been and what I have done and the remarkable people I met along my journeys. This remains in my archived memories. It was an … Continue reading →

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6th January 2013: Victory Ministeries Church International (VMCI)

Posted on February 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Charmain Carrol Durban, KZN. South Africa 1st sermon of the year with Pastor Zenzi Zungu “God does not judge people based on their sexuality but by their work and what they do” – Pastor Z. Zungu of VMCI, Durban. … Continue reading →

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