Category Archives: Another Approach Is Possible

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 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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2014 June 22: An intimate portrait of Somalian trans-woman

Posted on June 25, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Abdi Osman   Labeeb is an intimate portrait of Sumaya, a Somali trans-woman. The project consists of large-scale colour photographs, and a double-projection video. Some of the photographs are studio portraits where Sumaya sat for the artist; others depict … Continue reading →

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2014 May 26: I found myself at 22

Posted on May 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  My name is Abongile Matyila. Abongile is a Xhosa name which means to be grateful. My uncle gave me that name. I’m a 22 year old Bachelor of Arts (BA) student studying at the University of Fort Hare, East London … Continue reading →

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2014 May 17: Unforgettable IDAHO speech

Posted on May 18, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Tsepo Kgatlhane written in May 2013 The world of past centuries has not been kind to people who are different from them.  From reasons of religious background to political affiliation, it seems like it may be instinctive for humans … Continue reading →

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2014 April 30: Good spirit dampened by my grandfather’s death

Posted on May 9, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Sebenzile Nkosi   I have been in good spirits the whole day I can’t wait to get home, it feels like forever and it feels good I can’t wait to see them. I have not been home since October … Continue reading →

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2014 May 7: Voting for the first time today

Posted on May 7, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Sebenzile Nkosi   I’ve been up since 4:34 am in Johannesburg, South Africa. I know I’m a bit over excited that I will be voting for the first time today.  Although I was old enough to vote in the past two … Continue reading →

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2014 May 3: Inkanyiso crew is a family

Posted on May 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

L-R: Collen Mfazwe, Charmain Carrol, Lynne Carrol, Miss T. Menu, Akhona Hailele, Smanga Shange, Zandile Makhubu and Maureen Velile Majola   ‘We Exist’ What: Self timed photo Camera used:  Canon 6D with 50mm, 1:4 lens More group photos to be … Continue reading →

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2014 April 29: Muholi to speak at UC San Diego

Posted on April 28, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Previous articles   2014 Feb.4: Black Queer Born Frees in South Africa   and   2014 March 18: Sharing South African Queer Knowledge with students in America   and   Photo of the Day from Human Rights and LGBTI in Sub-Saharan … Continue reading →

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2014 April 9: Born for this

Posted on April 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  by Lebohang ‘Leptie’ Phume   I have attended fashion shows before but never of this magnitude. Attending the SA Fashion Week on 4th & 5th April 2014 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Rosebank, Johannesburg. The other event was South African … Continue reading →

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