Category Archives: Beauty

2014 Nov. 7: Faces and Phases (2006 – 2014) book launch in Johannesburg

Posted on November 19, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Where:  Market Photo Workshop Photos by Lindeka Qampi       Text by Amo Senokwane It was great to finally attend an event organised for Zanele Muholi by Lerato Dumse (a participant in the F&P series and journalist) emotionally supported … Continue reading →

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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. 18: With Young Queer Youth Leaders in KwaThema

Posted on October 19, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Spent the day with young queer youth in KwaThema. Thanks to Lebo Mashifane for organizing the event.

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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. 13: The most exquisite Miss & Mr Gay Daveyton 2014

Posted on October 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Sitting in a high chair and waiting for the pageant to start, Mapaseka Mthunzi braved the cold Friday night weather, to watch her daughter Sharon “Sicka Star-Ban”. Sicka is one of the fourteen participants in the third Mr & … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 13: See you @ Upcoming Mbokodo Awards 2014

Posted on October 13, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

      2013 winners in the different categories are as follows: 1. Women in Indigenous Art: Peki Emmelinah “Nothembi” Mkhwebane 2. Promotion of Language and Story Telling: Nthabiseng Sibanda 3. Creative Writing: Devarakshanam Betty Govinden 4. Poetry: Myesha Jenkins … 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: Visual diary from Ulm, Germany

Posted on September 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

… where the new Faces and Phases book was launched at Volkshochschule Ulm.de The event started with an introduction by Dagmar Engels (director atVH_Ulm.de)  seated on the right and Artur Walther (publisher and owner of Walther Collection). Then I was … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 6: Vaal Pride Photos

Posted on September 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

© Collen Mfazwe06/09/2014                                            Latest News: From Vaal LGBT group on Facebook Saturday marked a day we took our flags and … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 30: I’m a game changer, leader and activist

Posted on September 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  My name is Lesiba Mothibe also known as Lee. I was born on the 5 August 1984 in BBH (hospital’s name) now known as Tambo Memorial Hospital. I’m the first born and have two siblings a brother and sister. … Continue reading →

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