Category Archives: being recognized

2019 Dec. 8: Farewell Mkhulu Menziwa

Posted on May 22, 2020 by inkanyiso2009

Farewell May Biyela  a.k.a Mkhulu MENZIWA Ndabezitha, Zulu, Mageba, a maternal grandchild of Khanyile clan. A funeral service with a difference was attended by community members and Victorious Ministries Church International (VMCI) whose congregants are of the LGBTQIA community.  Majority … Continue reading →

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2017 Sept. 11: ‘Brave Beauties’ Cape Town Chapter

Posted on September 17, 2017 by inkanyiso2009

by Zama Shange On August  22, 2017 at 12h30, I received a WhatsApp text from Zanele Muholi: “Would you consider joining us for the Cape Town show to open on 31/08/17”. Needless to say I was stunned, and for a … Continue reading →

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Dreams do come true

Posted on March 10, 2017 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Siba Nkumbi Photos by Sisa Ntshwaqela & Siba Nkumbi “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha Education … Continue reading →

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2016 May 10: I am a strong, queer black woman and a survivor

Posted on May 17, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Shirley Ndaba (Hendricks) I have been an orphan, had no one to comfort of protect me and I have made it through life. I have seen the darkest shades of darkness, I have been hurt countless times, I fell … Continue reading →

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2016 March 8: Remembering those we met and lost along the way

Posted on March 10, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Mzonke Madotyeni/ Inkanyiso Media When: 8th July 2011 Where:  Stevenson Gallery, Johannesburg What: Inkanyiso exhibition opening Ms Le Sishi from Durban came all the way to witness the show in which she featured…     Makho Ntuli… Standing … Continue reading →

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2016 Jan. 25: Creative Artists share knowledge on archiving

Posted on January 25, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Sandisiwe Dlamini & Lerato Dumse Over the last couple of days there have been numerous news reports about snakes being spotted in residential homes and incidents of humans and animals being bitten in South … Continue reading →

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2015 Nov. 25: The best ‘black’ exhibition of the season

Posted on November 26, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album by Lebo Mashifane                                                 Read and view photos from Somnyama Ngonyama series, currently showing at … Continue reading →

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2015 Aug. 19: Time really flies when you are having fun

Posted on August 27, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Mlu Msomi & Sekara Mafisa We had big plans for our golden anniversary this year. But time just flew, before we knew it the day had arrived. We had a beautiful garden winter sunset wedding at the Val Verde … Continue reading →

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2015 Aug. 2: Untitled

Posted on August 6, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

I bring nothing but shame to the family Dear parents, those are your words Community, society and religion clouds your judgment towards me, why do they matter?. Look beyond shame and regret then you’ll see I am a loving, caring … Continue reading →

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2015 April 13: Inscribing the cloth

Posted on June 18, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

 Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Renee Mussai Friends, allies, LGBT community members, artists, and activists filled up the London home of Renee Mussai for a Monday (13 April) evening get together, and to inscribe lesbian hate crime related text. Despite … Continue reading →

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