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2013 Aug. 1: The 2012 Eastern Cape Pride that was

Posted on August 1, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

They say pictures speak louder than words. For those who were there at the 2012 Eastern Cape Pride, see yourselves and likenesses in the pics and kindly caption wherever possible. Thanks to Zamanguni Mzimela & partner for the invitation and … Continue reading →

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2013 July 31: Contrast of love and hate

Posted on August 1, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I want you to know how hate feels like against the contrast of love… I want you to know what making love feels like against the contrast of being fucked, ripped apart until you reach a moment where you question … Continue reading →

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2013 July 31: No title

Posted on July 31, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I lay here, in pain tossing and turning waiting for the birth of my daughter. I try to lift my head but it won’t get off the pillow, as my body starts to give way my abdominals go numb. It’s … Continue reading →

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2013 July 30: 30 Days later no arrests yet for Duduzile Zozo’s murder

Posted on July 30, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Today marks exactly 30 days since Duduzile Zozo’s murder. Related article 2013 July 20: The video of Duduzile Zozo’s funeral and 2013 July 13: Picturing Duduzile Zozo’s funeral and 2013 July 10: Chaotic memorial service for Duduzile and 2013 July … Continue reading →

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2013 July 30: Amsterdam Photo of the Day

Posted on July 30, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

What:  Photoshoot Location: Yselstraat 26 -28 Amsterdam Shooting behind the scenes for ‘Wanted for Love’ campaign and photographed by Erwin Olaf in his studio. He is one of the most famous photographer Europe. Thanks to Hivos and Human Rights Watch … Continue reading →

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2013 July 30: Photo of the Day

Posted on July 30, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Inkanyiso journalists abroad prior to the 2013 World Outgames and Human Rights conference, Kopano Sibeko & Lesego Tlhwale in Antwerp, Belgium on the way to the local Central Station. Photos by Zanele Muholi (30.07.2013) Previous report from recent exhibition opening … Continue reading →

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2013 July 29: Education, Queer Youth, Hate Crimes: So where to from here?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Jeremiah Sepotokele* Hate crimes have destroyed many lives and communities in South Africa today. As we reflect on lives that have been affected, the tragic story of the late Duduzile Zozo continues to haunt me. It is no secret … Continue reading →

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2013 July 28: Yesterday

Posted on July 28, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Yesterday I met someone. He was a perfect image wrapped around in sex appeal oozing from his dreadlocked hair follicles down to the sole of his shoe I caught him with my smile and he, in turn caught me with … Continue reading →

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2013 July 27: African Lesbians and Transgender Facing Belgium

Posted on July 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lesego Tlhwale Elegance, good wine, conversation and Deutsch/Flemish opening speech by known Belgian professor, I remembered that this is not a dream but I’m in another country. Yesterday Faces & Phases exhibition opened at the Gallery Verbeeck Van Dyck … Continue reading →

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2013 July 26: I met my love at a lesbian funeral

Posted on July 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

…being consoled by my butch lover’s friend made so much sense. even the tears i shed over two weeks before her burial disappeared in a moment. friends and family members were bitching about how quick i moved on or lent … Continue reading →

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