Category Archives: Activism

2013 Feb. 25: Another Soul Lost

Posted on March 6, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I received your news, but I did not cry! Am coming But not today When we see you, I won’t cry I’ll remember you like your mothers footsteps Home is far Heaven is closer Rejoice for my sake, peaceful my … Continue reading →

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2013 March 5: Lihle’s story

Posted on March 5, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

First part My name is Lihle, (not real name). I chose not to use my real name for this story because I was scared of being victimized. Even though I’m not ashamed of the fact that I’m living with the … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 25: Documentary Review : Raped for Who I Am

Posted on March 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Rape for who I am-1 Year: (2006) Duration: 27 mins Director: Lovinsa Kavuma Main characters: Bathini Dambuza, Buhle Msibi, Kebarileng Sebetoane, Mary Louw and Zanele Muholi
 The title itself is disturbing, it sends a sharp, shivering pain through our spinal … Continue reading →

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2013 Mar. 3: 7 Years on… the struggles continues

Posted on March 3, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Ntsiki Cassie Dlamini In memory of Zoliswa Nkonyana (19), who was stoned to death in Khayelitsha in 2006. _____________________ Your piercing stares uncloth me Whilst your nasty comments dehumanize and humiliate me Your laughs behind my back drove me, … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 28: Simply it

Posted on March 2, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Mandisa Mchiza (c) 2013I’m comfortable with who I am…. Yes I am Irrespective of the constraints I’m given by society… Yes there are I’m not hurt nor will I say I am… Yes it is what it is As … Continue reading →

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2013 Mar.1: Definitely NOT “Gaysbian”

Posted on March 1, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… But a Relationship between Two People by Yaya Mavundla & Lesego Tlhwale Gaysbian is a term I’ve heard been mentioned a couple of times. When I first heard it, I was dumb struck because I wasn’t sure if I … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 10: Parts

Posted on February 28, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Andiswa Dlamini Part 1  (you spoke) Before you spoke to me Uttered any words, I had no expectations of you And you had non of me But when I thought of you I thought of you as a human … Continue reading →

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2012 Nov. 20: Mourning on commission

Posted on February 26, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christie ‘FossilSoul’ van Zyl © 2012                                                 Even with our roots tracing back to Ubuntu… None of my compassion dares trace back to you; But I felt your spirit wrench in agony as they butchered your soul, for your … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 24: Haunted by my past

Posted on February 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Had 2 glasses of wine so excuse me if I sound a bit too much for one read I was raped as a kid and I can only mention it here and now, so when you see me don’t ask … Continue reading →

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2013 Jan. 5: Photo Archive

Posted on February 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Part of our SA (queer) visual history. In the photo is Msai Gugu Masinga & Kebarileng Sebetoane both activists who have contributed towards our LGBTI history. They both volunteer for FEW and now works for different companies. The photo was … Continue reading →

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