Category Archives: Art Activism in South Africa

2013 Aug. 9: Muholi being seen by fellow artists

Posted on August 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Location: Antwerp, Belgium Related articles 2013 July 27: African Lesbians and Transgender Facing Belgium and 2013 Aug. 7: Reality Check from the 2013 World Outgames  

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2013 Aug.4: FEW’s 10th Anniversary

Posted on August 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Exactly a year ago now, I joined the Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW), activists and allies to celebrate the 10th anniversary. FEW is the black lesbian organisation that Donna Smith and I conceptualized in 2002 at a garage … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 1: The 2012 Eastern Cape Pride that was

Posted on August 1, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

They say pictures speak louder than words. For those who were there at the 2012 Eastern Cape Pride, see yourselves and likenesses in the pics and kindly caption wherever possible. Thanks to Zamanguni Mzimela & partner for the invitation and … Continue reading →

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2013 July 31: Contrast of love and hate

Posted on August 1, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I want you to know how hate feels like against the contrast of love… I want you to know what making love feels like against the contrast of being fucked, ripped apart until you reach a moment where you question … Continue reading →

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2013 July 13: Picturing Duduzile Zozo’s funeral

Posted on July 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Collen Mfazwe Where: Church Hall & Kromvleiplaas cemetery, Thokoza township, Johannesburg What:  Duduzile Zozo’s funeral When: 13/07/2013 How many: More than 500 people attended. Who: Mostly political parties and black lesbians… Camera used:  Canon 60D with zoom lens … Continue reading →

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2013 July 10: Photos from Duduzile Zozo’s memorial service

Posted on July 10, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Location:  Thokoza Youth Centre, Khumalo Street. Thokoza. East of Johannesburg. More than 300 people – mainly organisational members, fellow activists and friends attended the memorial service of Duduzile Zozo (26) who was brutally (dis)membered on the 30th June 2013 few … Continue reading →

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2013 July 9: “A struggling artist”

Posted on July 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Andiswa Dlamini Sitting on a chair, with the spotlight on me, ambient music softly playing in the background, the music stops as soon as I start to speak. Hi. I am an artist And you know you can’t always … Continue reading →

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2013 July 9: Living in and loving the lesbian boarding house in Hillbrow

Posted on July 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Collen Mfazwe They say blood is thicker than water but blood doesn’t make a family, love does. I say this because I am living testimony that this statement is true. I want to tell you about my family, not … Continue reading →

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2013 July 3: Another brutal murder of a lesbian

Posted on July 3, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lesego Tlhwale As the LGBTI community in South Africa on the 1st July 2013, we were woken up by news of the brutal murder of one of our own; Duduzile Zozo, a 26 year old lesbian from Thokoza, East … Continue reading →

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2013 June 23: Beyond Binaries meeting

Posted on June 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

A REPORT by Siyasanga Joyi & Thekwane Bongi Mpisholo Beyond Binaries was the title given to the group which attended a three day meeting that took place at Wits University from the 20th to the 22nd June. The meeting was … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Solidarity, Beauty, Before You, Collectivism, Media works, Power of the Voice, Queer Africa, South Africa, South African Curators, Writing is a Right, Youth voices, Zanele Muholi | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment