Category Archives: Art Activism in South Africa

2013 June 20 Inkanyiso Sees The Rainbows with Norwegians

Posted on June 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lesego Tlhwale The Norwegian LGBTI community has been infiltrated by the most progressive queer media and visual activism organisation Inkanyiso Productions. From the  19 – 23 June 2013, Zanele Muholi and Maureen Majola will be representing Inkanyiso in Oslo … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Solidarity, bifile og transpersoner/ The Norwegian LGBT (LLH), Celebrating Youth Month in SA, Community, Community Mobilizing, Connections, Crea(c)tive senses, Evidence, Expression, Feminist Art, Forum for Women Development (FOKUS), Inkanyiso media, Media works, Norwegian Student and Academics International Assistance Fund (SAIH), Oslo, Our lives in the picture, Power of the Voice, ReClaim Your Activism, revolution | Tagged , | 14 Comments

2013 June 9: Baloi Bammino

Posted on June 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Zandile Makhubu  It is as cold as Eskimo country in Johannesburg, and the Inkanyiso crew is out and about in Rosebank Mall as we spot a group of vibrant singers and talented dancers. This Youth Day celebration marks a year … Continue reading →

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2013 June 13: Besame Mucho

Posted on June 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

With an infuriatingly sexy message Lust sweeps my mind Dust rapidly kisses The unformed nipples At my ankles Like sounds of dozens of bearded lips Calling cats Besame Besame Mucho First Her stare will taste my eyes Then As my … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Arts, Body Politics, Contributors, Crea(c)tive senses, Creative Writing, Cultural activists, Exposure, Love, Power of the Voice, Relationships, South Africa, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | Tagged | 3 Comments

2013 June 4: My Only Man

Posted on June 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola “In South Africa a woman is more likely to be raped than learn how to read” text borrowed from 1in9 campaign struggle t-shirt worn by one of the mourners at Noxolo Nogwaza’s funeral in 2011. Many … Continue reading →

Posted in 1in9, Activism, Anger, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Solidarity, Articles, Arts, As we are, Before You, Black Lesbians, Collectivism, Community, Connections, Contributors, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Creative Writing, Evidence, Exposure, Expression, Family, Father figure, Gender naming, Grand(father)hood, Gratitude, Love, Maureen Velile Majola, Paternal love, Power of the Voice, Praying, Readings, Records and histories, Relationships, South Africa, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Where & Who is Justice?, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | 8 Comments

2013 May 25: At Lele & Vinny’s wedding party

Posted on May 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

 

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, As we are, Photo album, Portrait, Power of the Voice, South African Black Female Photographers | Tagged | 8 Comments

2013 May 20 : Intellectual lesbians

Posted on May 26, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Jamilla Madingwane It was not until I had to write this article that intellect became a very complex theme for me. I tried to break it down cognitively and artistically and I realised that intellect is a multi-dimensional, philosophical … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Allies, Another Approach Is Possible, Art Activism in South Africa, Arts, As we are, Before You, Books, Collaborations, Community, Feminism, Intellectualism, Networking, Opinion, Our lives in the picture, Poetry, Power of the Voice, Professionals, ReClaim Your Activism, Records and histories, Relationships, revolution, Visual history, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures, Youth voices | Tagged | 7 Comments

2013 May 20: Nqobile Zungu & Collen Mfazwe’s album

Posted on May 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009
Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Arts, As we are, Before You, Connections, Crea(c)tive senses, Documentation; Filming; Photography; Community, Exposure, Photo album, Power of the Voice, revolution, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visualizing public spaces | Tagged | 6 Comments

2013 May 6: Archiving Noxolo Nogwaza’s funeral

Posted on May 6, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… this documentary was produced in 2011 when we buried Noxolo Nogwaza in KwaThema, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg. She was a 24 year old mother of two children who were then orphaned by hate crime related incident. It is in different languages: … Continue reading →

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2013 May 3: I resent you

Posted on May 3, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Andiswa Dlamini Previous by Andy 2013 Feb. 10: Parts

Posted in Abantu, Activism, Africa, Allies, Andiswa Dlamini, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Solidarity, Arts, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Hate Crimes, Interpretation, Lesbian Love Is Possible in South Africa, Power of the Voice, Sound, Violence | Tagged | 10 Comments

2013 April 30: this summer

Posted on April 30, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… received via email on Jun 26, 2011 at 5:28 PM Please click on the sound button above to listen to the whole poem __________________________________ this summer i want to fuck hard, i want the fridge in the kitchen shaking, … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Africa, Allies, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Solidarity, As we are, Before You, Connections, Crea(c)tive senses, Performance, Seductive voice, Sound, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures | Tagged | 27 Comments