Author Archives: inkanyiso2009

2018 Jan. 21: Slain Lesbian Killed on New Year’s Day Laid to Rest

Posted on January 23, 2018 by inkanyiso2009

Text and photos by  Levinia Pienaar Noxolo Xakeka, a 23 years old latest victim of hate crime was laid to rest on Saturday 20th January 2018 in Bredasdorp, Western Cape. On the 1st of January many babies were born and … Continue reading →

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2018 Jan. 15: Pink Money in Switzerland

Posted on January 15, 2018 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Siba Nkumbi Photos by Suzy Bernstein PINK MONEY, a showcase that describes the purchasing power of the LGBT+ community particulariy that tackles tourism as to who spends this money, who gets it and at what price!     The … Continue reading →

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2017 Dec. 15: Ricki & Tony’s best wedding

Posted on December 23, 2017 by inkanyiso2009

Team TT Weds by: Lerato Dumse Days after making her/story in her birth country Botswana, Tshepo Ricki Kgositau walked down the aisle on Friday, December 15, 2017 in Cape Town, South Africa. Ricki reached a new life milestone by marrying the … Continue reading →

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2017 Oct. 26: South African Fashion Week

Posted on October 27, 2017 by inkanyiso2009

by Lesego Masilela Photos by Lerato Dumse Being in a space where I have people with a clear understanding of what I love is one of the best experiences I can never trade for anything. On October 24 – 25, … Continue reading →

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2017 Sept. 28: NIKE Honours Young South African with exclusive edition BHM Sneakers

Posted on October 8, 2017 by inkanyiso2009

    MEDIA RELEASE Black History Month is commemorated every February in the United States of America, celebrating the achievements of black Americans. Since 2005, it is also the month Nike unveils its distinct designs of Black History Month (BHM) … Continue reading →

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2017 Sept. 11: ‘Brave Beauties’ Cape Town Chapter

Posted on September 17, 2017 by inkanyiso2009

by Zama Shange On August  22, 2017 at 12h30, I received a WhatsApp text from Zanele Muholi: “Would you consider joining us for the Cape Town show to open on 31/08/17”. Needless to say I was stunned, and for a … Continue reading →

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2017 Sept. 11: I cannot make you see a woman

Posted on September 11, 2017 by inkanyiso2009

I try to run away from these broad shoulders that make it difficult for me to put on these dresses that I so love to wear. They are not made for me. They are not constructed for this man’s body. … Continue reading →

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2017 Aug. 31: My experience in Poetry form

Posted on September 7, 2017 by inkanyiso2009

Action! White paint over white painted walls removing the history of previous night falls cause blackness was about to be reborn. Squares and rectangles Measures and tapes Nails and hammers Steps and ladders Pins and niddles the anxiety stiffens. Clicks … Continue reading →

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2017 Aug. 21: Brave Beauty from Umlazi to Amsterdam

Posted on August 22, 2017 by inkanyiso2009

by Yaya Mavundla conversing with Le Sishi Travelling is lot of work. It involves a lot of preparations. There is a lot of stress and excitement at the same time. Travelling abroad is even worse. Especially if you travelling for … Continue reading →

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2017 Aug. 8: I live here

Posted on August 10, 2017 by inkanyiso2009

  I know this place I live here Where dresses wear deeper voices than suits Where tattoos and piercings are shaded in rainbow colors Where 7 closets have other shades inside of them Then come out as bubbles and feathers … Continue reading →

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