Category Archives: Another Approach Is Possible

2013 Oct. 7: Art enthusiasts converged

Posted on October 15, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse “I was in a very abusive relationship and in love with a certain person. When mama came to Joburg after receiving a threatening call, my ex lover told her that she was madly in love with me. … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 11: Meet our own lesbian actors

Posted on October 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

A video production by Inkanyiso media. Synopsis to be posted later.    NB: ***We apologize for Kopano’s wrongly spelt surname.   Previous videos 2013 Sept. 29: Soweto Pride 2013 and 2011 May – GDX – SIPD Exchange Programme and 2011 Nov.: Trans … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 12: I just feel she deserves much better

Posted on October 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  Dee’s story An avid soccer player, Debora Dlamini prefers to be called Dee, a name she got while actively playing soccer. She describes herself as “sweet, understanding, calm and focused” but is also an open book and a straight … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 8: “Lady Justice” at Johannesburg People’s Pride March and performance

Posted on October 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Esau Dlamini A mammoth number of Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex (LGBTI) community  from different townships and surburbs  converged at Hillbrow in Constitution Hill for the Johannesburg People’s Pride march for Freedom and Justice on Saturday, the 5th of October. … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 5: Photos from Johannesburg People’s Pride

Posted on October 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album by Collen Mfazwe Location: Constitution Hill, Hillbrow, Johannesburg. South Africa. Related articles Queer spots pointed for our first Johannesburg People’s Pride and 2013 Sept. 30: Intimate kisses at Soweto Pride 2013       Johannesburg People’s Pride (JHBPP) took place … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 4: I sensed something was wrong

Posted on October 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christina Mavuma My visit to the clinic was the worst day, I will never forget. This is one of the problems I never imagined myself experiencing, but unfortunately I came across it. On the 17th of October 2012, I … Continue reading →

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2013 Sept. 30: Intimate kisses at Soweto Pride 2013

Posted on September 30, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Location:  Credo Mutwa Park, Soweto. Johannesburg, South Africa. Photos by Zandile Makhubu & Zanele Muholi © 2013/09/28   Previous article on Soweto Pride 2013 Sept. 29: Soweto Pride 2013

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2013 Sept. 26: The upcoming 2013 LGBTI Recognition Awards

Posted on September 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Kopano Sibeko The year is about come to an abrupt end and there’s something innately endearing about the Johannesburg Pride which is now known as the People’s Pride but that’s a story for another day. With yet another kind … Continue reading →

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2013 Sept. 14: Photos from the 2013 Miss Gay & Mr Lesbian Daveyton

Posted on September 26, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Ladies, you have to do your homework before these contests. – Nokhwezi Hoboyi (14th Sept. 2013) Talking to the contestants during the Q&A at the Miss & Mr Gay and Lesbian DAVEYTON. Related articles 2013 Sept. 15: Lack of SA … Continue reading →

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2013 Sept. 21: Hate crime case solved after 4 years

Posted on September 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

                      by Lerato Dumse A wolf in sheep’s skin, Anele Mhlawuli (24) lured a young woman into a trap with the aim of proving a point to her. She opened a … Continue reading →

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