Monthly Archives: September 2013

2013 Sept. 7: I used to be a lesbian

  I used to be lesbian Let me explain I use to look at girls in a particular way Where I could imagine her in the conclusion of each page Man, I loved women I used to tease them, taste … Continue reading

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2013 Sept. 9: The Only Drag Queen with a Degree

  Odidi Mfenyana born in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, describes himself as a trailblazer, someone who is the physical manifestation of a human bridge between the past, present and the future – a living embodiment of South Africa’s miracle, that is … Continue reading

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2013 Aug. 31: Best mark followed by death news

by Collen Mfazwe The month of August has to be a very challenging yet exciting time in my life. I lost my grandmother on the 17th Aug. 2013 and 5 days later I was given my final results for my foundation … Continue reading

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2013 September 1: Bafake umfaniswano omama nobab’ umfundisi

by Londeka Dlamini Bekukuhle ngendlela eyisimangaliso enkonzweni yase VMCI izolo sibavakashele siyithimba leNkanyiso. Uma kuyiSonto lokuqala enyangeni bafaka umfaniswano, izinsizwa nobaba ababizwa ngensika bafaka amabhulukwe amnyama, amahembe amhlophe kanye nontanjana obomvu kanti omama kanye nezintombi bafaka iziketi ezimnyama kanye nebhantshi … Continue reading

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2013 Aug. 31: Black Lesbian Visual Activist wins Mbokodo award

by Kopano Sibeko For any stereotypical person who is a South African,when you see the word iMbokodo you’ll think a straight/ hetero woman with children or a married woman with/out children. It is a myth of course because there are … Continue reading

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2013 Aug. 29: 2nd Mbokodo Awards photos

Photos by Nqobile Zungu   What:  2nd Mbokodo Awards Where: The Theatre on the Track, Midrand Organised by Carol Bouwer Productions Click here for categories and nominees lists   Previous Mbokodo Awards (2012) Message from Minister of Arts & Culture, … Continue reading

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