Monthly Archives: July 2013

2013 July 15: The virus has become a silent relative

Posted on July 15, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Kopano Sibeko “It’s amazing how the death of someone can also be a blessing” shares Thembela ‘Terra’ Dick. She walks me on a tale of how her sister, Thembi Ngubane’s memorial service was the day her life really started. … Continue reading →

Posted in Connections, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Expression, Family, HiV/AIDS in South Africa, Open relationships, Paris, Portrait, Power of the Voice, Professional black lesbians in South Africa, ReClaim Your Activism, South Africa, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visualizing public spaces, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Women who have sex with Women, Writing is a Right, Zanele Muholi | Tagged , , , , , | 18 Comments

text by Lerato Dumse photos by Thekwane Bongi Mphisholo “I’m disappointed with men, instead of protecting women, we are the ones abusing them with our hands and taking advantage of them. Don’t forget us Dudu, because we loved you and … Continue reading →

Posted on July 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009 | 5 Comments

2013 July 14: Sistren of Mine

Posted on July 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

(For Lesbians in every Ghetto)  by Zwelethemba Twalo Who feels it knows it Who loves it lives it I don’t live to harm or damn Why must I condone or condemn Who am I to judge or drudge Why must … Continue reading →

Posted in Contributors, Crea(c)tive senses, Cultural activists, Education, Gender naming, Johannesburg, Power of the Voice, Readings, revolution, South Africa, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources | Tagged , | 1 Comment

2013 July 13: Picturing Duduzile Zozo’s funeral

Posted on July 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Collen Mfazwe Where: Church Hall & Kromvleiplaas cemetery, Thokoza township, Johannesburg What:  Duduzile Zozo’s funeral When: 13/07/2013 How many: More than 500 people attended. Who: Mostly political parties and black lesbians… Camera used:  Canon 60D with zoom lens … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Articles, As we are, Before You, Black Lesbians & Allies Against Hate Crimes, Creating awareness, Curative rapes, Family, Family support, Friendships, Johannesburg, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Where & Who is Justice?, Youth voices | Tagged , | 24 Comments

2013 July 11: Inkanyiso crew members penetrates offshore

Posted on July 12, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Zandile Makhubu Call them the Jet setters, globetrotters, call them what you may but the Inkanyiso Productions is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in the media industry and queer art activism. Broadening international footprints may not … Continue reading →

Posted in Records and histories | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

2013 July 10: Chaotic memorial service for Duduzile

Posted on July 12, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Texts by Kopano Sibeko and Lesego Tlhwale Photos by Zanele Muholi Duduzile is a Nguni name which means comfort. It is a pity that instead of the deceased family getting the support and comfort they needed from concerned citizens, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Archived memories, As we are, Collaborations, Collectivism, Evidence, Exposure, Family support, Fear, Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW), Inkanyiso media, Lack of Resources, Lesbian Love Is Possible in South Africa, murdered, Our lives in the picture, Poverty, Power of the Voice, Professional black lesbians in South Africa, ReClaim Your Activism, Records and histories, Relationships, South Africa, Victims, Violence, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visualizing public spaces, We Are You, We Care, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | Tagged , , , , , | 21 Comments

2013 July 10: Photos from Duduzile Zozo’s memorial service

Posted on July 10, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Location:  Thokoza Youth Centre, Khumalo Street. Thokoza. East of Johannesburg. More than 300 people – mainly organisational members, fellow activists and friends attended the memorial service of Duduzile Zozo (26) who was brutally (dis)membered on the 30th June 2013 few … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Art Activism in South Africa, Arts, Before You, Betrayal, Black Lesbians & Allies Against Hate Crimes | Tagged , , , , , , | 22 Comments

2013 July 10: When brutally killed, Dudu was stripped every ounce of her dignity

Posted on July 10, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Thekwane Bongi Mpisholo Time                    :   7 am Day                       :  Sunday Date               … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Creating awareness, Creative Writing, Crime rate, Evidence, Family, Fear, Homosexuality, Hurt, Inkanyiso media, Records and histories, Visual history, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Where & Who is Justice?, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | Tagged , | 12 Comments

2013 July 9: “A struggling artist”

Posted on July 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Andiswa Dlamini Sitting on a chair, with the spotlight on me, ambient music softly playing in the background, the music stops as soon as I start to speak. Hi. I am an artist And you know you can’t always … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Art Activism in South Africa, Crea(c)tive senses, Power of the Voice, We Are You, We Care, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | Tagged | 1 Comment

2013 July 9: Living in and loving the lesbian boarding house in Hillbrow

Posted on July 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Collen Mfazwe They say blood is thicker than water but blood doesn’t make a family, love does. I say this because I am living testimony that this statement is true. I want to tell you about my family, not … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, As we are, Beauty, Before You, Black Lesbians, Inkanyiso crew, Interpretation, Johannesburg, Photo album, Portrait, Power of the Voice, Professional black lesbians in South Africa, Readings, ReClaim Your Activism, Records and histories, Relationships, revolution, South Africa, Translation, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Youth voices | 9 Comments