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2014 Oct. 15: A letter to my Mom

Posted on October 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Sibahle Nkumbi Sometimes I feel that we get so caught up on our same gender love and forget about where we come from… That sacred and safe space is ever forgotten. We hardly give a bunch of roses to … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 22: Paris meets Aurora Young Female Photographers

Posted on October 22, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Thobe Gumede It is Tuesday, 21st Oct. 2014 in the afternoon at Aurora GHS where guest speakers come and share expertise with young photographers. The interaction started with a traditional icebreaker, a good meal, brought by the visitor for … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 16: The lawyer in the classroom

Posted on October 20, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Report by Lerato Dumse & Zanele Muholi Photos by Thobe Gumede         Where:  Aurora Girls High School, SOWETO What:  2014 PhotoXP – Guest speaking Mpho Nefuri was our guest speaker of the day, she addressed the young … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 17: SA Fashion Week photo of the night

Posted on October 19, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

 

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2014 Oct. 15: “Young, Gifted and Gay”

Posted on October 16, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Ntlatlane-Malibe It is funny how as people we are covered by different labels. When people discover that I am gay, comments I normally receive are “but you are so feminine and pretty”. Really! As a writer/columnist for a … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 13: Mother of the recently murdered lesbian demands justice

Posted on October 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Zanele Muholi  A suspect is due to appear in the Tsakane Magistrate Court today (October 14), in connection with the fatal stabbing of Phumzile Nkosi (27) on October 2, 2014.   Pastor Dlamini led … 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. 26: Man appears in court for lesbian murder

Posted on September 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Thabo Molefe made a brief appearance at the Benoni Magistrate Court, on September 26, charged with the murder of Thembelihle Sokhela (28) a black lesbian. This was his second appearance, for approval of his address, necessary for … 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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