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2014 July 12: From Soweto to Paris for the love of photography

Posted on July 13, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Teaching photography to young women at Aurora Girls High school with my 3 collaborators/ facilitators: Lindeka Qampi (SA photographer and activist), Linda Mankazana (SA educator and activist) and Valerie Thomas (French physician and activist). We started the visual project … Continue reading →

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2014 July 4: Craddock Chronicles

Posted on July 12, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Christie van Zyl   It never takes long to see, feel or believe; but it always takes forever to act towards trying to heal our nation. I am in the middle of the Karoo desert, in a small town … Continue reading →

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2014 July 11: Another expert in black lesbian community dies

Posted on July 11, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Reflection by Tshidi Olive Legobye I still remember when the Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW) started and  wanted to run LGBTi workshops in Vaal. We didn’t know where to start, but I came up with a plan and … Continue reading →

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2014 July 7: Inkanyiso revived the culture of reading and writing

Posted on July 7, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  What started as a hobby and mission to be read and recognized lead to a therapeutic process. Inkanyiso has grown from just a simple blog to a major information hub. I was thinking of how I could start an … Continue reading →

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2014 June 29: Photos from LGBTI Breakfast Discussion

Posted on June 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  When:  6th June 2014 Where:  Hilton Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg.       The US Embassy held a breakfast session with SA LGBTI experts and stakeholders. The session was to engage the U.S Export-Import Bank chairperson, Mr Fred Hochberg, and … Continue reading →

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 by Sebenzile Langa (previously known as Nkosi) As hard as it is, it is so worth it. My marimba band performed at this year’s Sasol Bird Fair 2014 and they have been performing at the festival since 2011. Every year they get better. … Continue reading →

Posted on June 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009 | Leave a comment

2014 June 27: A classy night at the Singapore O.P.E.N

Posted on June 29, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Fikile Mazambani “I feel like I am receiving an award from Singapore” At the invitation of Ong Keng Sen, the director of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), Zanele Muholi arrived in Singapore on Friday, 20 June to … Continue reading →

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2014 June 26: Successful Faces and Phases O.P.E.N in Singapore

Posted on June 28, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Zanele Muholi speaking at the opening of her exhibition “fo(u)nd”                Noorlinah Mohamed, Director, The O.P.E.N.     Shobha Bhalla, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, India Se        Zizi Azah, Artistic Director of … Continue reading →

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2014 June 25: I consider myself beautiful not handsome…

Posted on June 28, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

    My name is Mamello but am also known as Meme Motaung. Mamello is a South Sotho name meaning perseverance. I was named Mamello by my grandmother and I do not know the reasons behind my name. I am a young proud black lesbian and I … Continue reading →

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2014 June 26: When photography is our religion

Posted on June 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  All Photos by Lerato Maduna © 27/11/2012 What:  Faces and Phases exhibition opening When:  2 Years ago (27th November 2012) Where:  Goethe-Institut Südafrika, 119 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood. Johannesburg.    Where are they now?   Ayanda Moremi got married to … Continue reading →

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