Category Archives: As we are

2013 June 30: When Women’s private parts have no Privacy

by Lerato Dumse Women in South Africa face many challenges; however, being a woman in some parts of Makhaza, Khayelitsha must be a nightmare. The issue was first brought to my attention in 2010, when residents marched against Khayelitsha open … Continue reading

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2013 June 28: So What Is This?

by Charmain Carrol When you love someone, but the best option is to stay away… I seem to think of you every second minute of every hour of the day. I keep seeing flashes of you the morning after it … Continue reading

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2013 June 27: Butch & … Menstruation is Art

Date:  3rd Feb. 2013 Location: Michel Bizot, Paris. FRANCE Camera used: Nikon. COOLPIX S100 Exposure time: 1/25 Medium: Menstrual blood on A4 paper and serviette Titled:  Each photo is time titled when the photo was captured. These photos of my … Continue reading

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2013 June 18: New Brand For House Music Lovers

by Londeka Dlamini Pule Mathonsi (28) from KwaMakhutha in Durban has launched a new clothing label called Soulful-Star for house music fans, mostly he designs t-shirts written about house music. He says he had an idea about this brand two … Continue reading

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2013 June 22: “Queer Art and Activism”

Skeive dager, Litteraturhuset 22.06.13 A presentation by Ellen Mortensen First of all, I want to thank the organizers of this seminar on “Queer Art and Activism”, FOKUS, SAIH, LLH and – Kunstplass 5, and especially Vibeke Hermanrud, for the invitation … Continue reading

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2013 June 21: Yesterday’s Reality Check

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

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2013 June 21: The Princess of Norway pitched just for Muholi

by Maureen Velile Majola As we gathered at the Kunstplass 5 gallery waiting for the Crown Princess of Norway, Mette-Marit to arrive. The Princess made a special trip to the gallery just to meet Zanele Muholi and see the ‘I See Rainbows’ … Continue reading

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2013 June 9: Baloi Bammino

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 1: Zandile’s 21st birthday photos

Actually Zandile turned 21 on 10th May 2013 but the party was held on the 1st June 2013. Text by Lerato Dumse After a visit to my great grandmother friday morning,to deliver a cake for her birth day. I rushed … Continue reading

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2013 June 4: emotional confusion of a break-up

 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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