Category Archives: Before You

2014 Aug. 28: Fine Artists on importance of being creative

Posted on September 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  On Thursday 28 August Inkanyiso invited five guest speakers to speak to young student photographers at Aurora Girls High School in Soweto. The guests were Gabi Ngcobo an artist, curator and Lecturer at the Wits School of Arts, University … 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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2014 Sept. 9: Eleven Triple One (11 – 111)

Posted on September 9, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  My Country, South Africa, in 1976, racial segregation destroyed South Africa, and South Africans. Having to be striped of your own land. Be told that you have nothing. Why do they take if they say you have nothing? Why … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 30: Insightful analysis from the guest speaker

Posted on September 3, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

 by Lebo Mashifane On August 29, 2014, Lindeka Qampi, Zanele Muholi, Martha Qumba and myself visited Aurora Girls High School in Zola One, Soweto. It’s a school where Lindeka and Zanele are busy tutoring photography to some learners after school … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 30: Young aspiring photographers experimenting lithography

Posted on September 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

        Lulama Rikhotso showing off her artwork…     Young photographers learning alternative artistic skills with Jammy-Lee…     Martha looking on…       Megan engaging with Ntombi…       Mthabiseni Mbhele & Thobekile Zwane … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 23: Relatives and friends shed tears at Gift’s funeral and some fainted

Posted on August 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Lindeka Qampi When the casket carrying the body of Disebo Gift Makau (23), was lowered six feet underground at a Ventersdorp cemetery, in the North West, on August 23.     Family and friends … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 24: Queers Against hate crimes Mo(u)rning the loss of Disebo Gift Makau

Posted on August 25, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

photo by Zanele Muholi featuring Odidi Mfenyana       … work in progress!!!   Related articles 2014 Aug. 19: Makau family mourns the brutal murder of their beloved                  

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2014 Aug. 21: “We want ACTION. Why must we still fight for OUR RIGHTS!?”

Posted on August 21, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

At the forefront of our struggle, at this time of sadness… Activists from Gay Umbrella leading the way to the sport grounds before the Memorial service of Disebo Gift Makau… Angry community members demanding justice for Disebo…     On … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug.9: My name is Woman

Posted on August 16, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  My name is woman…My name is woman who loves womenI am created in the image of humanSeek I not in hell nor heaven for I exist only in the midstof the haves and the have notsof the world… To … Continue reading →

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