Category Archives: being respected.

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 Feb. 4: Intwaso yase Market Photo Workshop

Posted on February 9, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Sicka ‘Shaz’ Mthunzi   I grew each day and everyday and I’m growing through transitioning in different art forms. Viewing the world through the ‘EYE’ is a very interesting and very ‘eye opening’ to how the world functions. The … 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. 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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