Category Archives: Art Activism in South Africa

2014 Oct. 13: The most exquisite Miss & Mr Gay Daveyton 2014

Posted on October 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Sitting in a high chair and waiting for the pageant to start, Mapaseka Mthunzi braved the cold Friday night weather, to watch her daughter Sharon “Sicka Star-Ban”. Sicka is one of the fourteen participants in the third Mr & … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 13: See you @ Upcoming Mbokodo Awards 2014

Posted on October 13, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

      2013 winners in the different categories are as follows: 1. Women in Indigenous Art: Peki Emmelinah “Nothembi” Mkhwebane 2. Promotion of Language and Story Telling: Nthabiseng Sibanda 3. Creative Writing: Devarakshanam Betty Govinden 4. Poetry: Myesha Jenkins … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 8: Beautiful faces and kisses from Soweto Pride 2014

Posted on October 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

                                                                                … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 30: “I truly love Cape Town”

Posted on October 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album by Ntombifuthi Shabalala from Aurora Girls High School My first visit to eKapa for the Cape Town Month of Photography where we presented our projects at Labia Theatre amongst other experts. Colourful homes, a good view in Muizenberg beach… … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 21: Martha Qumba in conversation with Young female photographers from Aurora GHS

Posted on September 21, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Aurora High School girls are challenging the male dominated industry by taking extra photography lessons. These Grade 10 and 12 learners from impoverished communities want to become photographers so that they can document their own stories.   The visual … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 28: Fine Artists on importance of being creative

Posted on September 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  On Thursday 28 August Inkanyiso invited five guest speakers to speak to young student photographers at Aurora Girls High School in Soweto. The guests were Gabi Ngcobo an artist, curator and Lecturer at the Wits School of Arts, University … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 6: Vaal Pride Photos

Posted on September 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

© Collen Mfazwe06/09/2014                                            Latest News: From Vaal LGBT group on Facebook Saturday marked a day we took our flags and … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 30: I’m a game changer, leader and activist

Posted on September 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  My name is Lesiba Mothibe also known as Lee. I was born on the 5 August 1984 in BBH (hospital’s name) now known as Tambo Memorial Hospital. I’m the first born and have two siblings a brother and sister. … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 9: Eleven Triple One (11 – 111)

Posted on September 9, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  My Country, South Africa, in 1976, racial segregation destroyed South Africa, and South Africans. Having to be striped of your own land. Be told that you have nothing. Why do they take if they say you have nothing? Why … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 30: Insightful analysis from the guest speaker

Posted on September 3, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

 by Lebo Mashifane On August 29, 2014, Lindeka Qampi, Zanele Muholi, Martha Qumba and myself visited Aurora Girls High School in Zola One, Soweto. It’s a school where Lindeka and Zanele are busy tutoring photography to some learners after school … Continue reading →

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