Category Archives: Arts

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 June 21: Yesterday’s Reality Check

Posted on June 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Breakfast dialogue: Reality check: Understanding the lives of sexual minority women in South Africa. – Is lack of knowledge and misunderstandings causing sensationalism and victimhood in the media? Each time we are represented by outsiders, we are merely seen as … Continue reading →

Posted in Abantu, Activism, Another Approach Is Possible, Art Solidarity, Arts, As we are, Before You, Contributors, Crea(c)tive senses, Cultural activists, Evidence, Exposure, Feminism, Forum for Women Development (FOKUS), Inkanyiso media, Intellectualism, Landsforeningen for Lesbiske, Lesbian Love Is Possible in South Africa, Love, Maureen Velile Majola, Norwegian Student and Academics International Assistance Fund (SAIH), Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visualizing public spaces, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures, Youth voices, Zanele Muholi | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

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 →

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2013 June 4: emotional confusion of a break-up

Posted on June 7, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

 I walk with my head down because I don’t want anyone’s eyes to meet my sadness Your name still echoes in my thoughts You are still my first sight before I introduce my eyes to a new day I wish … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 3: I resent you

Posted on May 3, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

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

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2013 April 11: Your kiss. Our touch. My Muse

Posted on April 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christie FossilSoul  You remember the times when I would Kiss your neck and suck your nipples until you can’t breathe… I like taking my time tracing the contours of your body with my lips… REWIND, wait, wait, wait… I … Continue reading →

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2013 April 21: A piece of Me

Posted on April 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Star Kool Maybe love did live here once upon a time. When the sky was still blue and less invaded. When the grass was still green and natural. When the air still smelt fresh and less polluted. I long … Continue reading →

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