Category Archives: Archived memories

2013 Oct. 18: Collaborations are essential

   by Lerato Dumse Four days after the opening of the 2013 Carnegie International. An exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA), which features 35 artists from around the world. Zanele Muholi’s work is part of … Continue reading

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2013 Oct. 15: She is my weakness

by Charmain Carrol When I found out I was pregnant I had two feelings at the same time. I smiled because I was somehow happy while tears were running down my face because I was afraid. I feared the disappointment. … Continue reading

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2013 Oct. 11: Meet our own lesbian actors

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

  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. 10: first woman

  by bekezela mguni   Call me Eve I’ll split a pomegranate with you Share worlds unknown Only selfish gods would hide Insecure about their place in the sky I really want to know you. Beyond dusk, Before dawn Close … Continue reading

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2013 Oct. 10: The Artivist Talk visuals

Photos by Raquel Rodriguez of Queer and Brown initiative. Location:  Outside Carnegie Art Museum, Pittsburgh, USA. Latest news from the Carnegie South African artist wins in the US Previous by Lerato 2013 October 5: Carnegie opening

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

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

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: Cramps were killing me

by Xana Nyilenda The 17th of September 2013 was our intended day of travelling to Los Angeles (LA). I arrived at the Inkanyiso headquarters in Parktown, to find the crew doing what they do best, working hard. We chilled for … Continue reading

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2013 Oct. 4: I sensed something was wrong

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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