Category Archives: Another Approach Is Possible

2014 Jan.29: Education is primal

Posted on March 4, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  by Tapuwa Moore Edited by Fikile Mazambani Tsohang tu yerr man! Personally I do not advocate for my freedom, I only have an urgent need for human rights based society. Maybe being a marginalized person; a lesbian, a black … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.28: Isiphiwo Sami

Posted on March 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

This short documentary is an exploration of Black Queers in SA (Beauties)… Queerizing Public Spaces. Produced in Durban in 2013, an exchange between black trans/ femme gay identifying persons from Durban and Johannesburg. Continuous documentation of Inkanyiso Productions celebrating our … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.15: “ Of Love & Loss” review

Posted on March 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Nomfundo Mgabadeli   The Wits Arts Museum and the Stevenson Gallery in Johannesburg played host to one of the most talented, hard-working, passionate visual artist activist of today, Zanele Muholi. Muholi unveiled her latest offering, titled “Of Love and … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.11: What to get your partner this Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 19, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Yaya Mavundla Valentine’s Day is the one day that most couples get to splurge on their loved ones and make them the centre of their universe.  There is no denying the fact that most people take offence if their … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.5: “No one can live without love”

Posted on February 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Betesta Segale   My name is Betesta Segale. I am a 31 years old trans man. I am a LGTBI activist, a writer and a communicator. I have always found it easy to interact and be open with people. … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan. 29: South Africa’s New Mo(u)rning

Posted on February 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

   by Bridget Ngcobo What does it mean to be living in post apartheid South Africa? Does it mean, as the name of the generation alludes that we are (re)born free? Are our eyes open to the colors and sounds … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan.9: Brenda Mvula’s Memorial Service

Posted on January 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Brenda Mvula’s partner, Koketso Matlaweng in black mourning the sudden passing of her beloved supported by her aunt in a black & white top. Where:   Acts of God Christian Church, Midrand. When:  9th Jan. 2014 Photos by Lindeka Qampi … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 30: Beauties and the Beach…

Posted on December 31, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Jeremiah Sepotokele On the 29th December 2013 was a day I would never forget. I had a lot of issues with my body for the longest time, and when the Inkanyiso team took to the task of photographing hot … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 30: Promise & Mpho’s wedding photos

Posted on December 30, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

One of the most unique weddings we documented on the 22nd Dec. 2013 Related articles 2013 Dec. 22: Promise(d) Gift Previous Weddings 2013 Nov. 9: Ayanda & Nhlanhla’s wedding   and   2013 June 15: The Durban Lesbian Wedding of the Year … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 17: Inconceivable Self-Love?

Posted on December 25, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Jeremiah Sepotokele There is no sophisticated financial instrument that could ever explain the debt of self-love… The debt is claimable whenever the voices behind our humanity summons our souls to places of inferiority and insecurity… We long to imagine … Continue reading →

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