Category Archives: Collaborations

2014 Oct. 8: Beautiful faces and kisses from Soweto Pride 2014

Posted on October 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

                                                                                … Continue reading →

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Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures, Womenonwomen, Womyn, Words, Writing is a Right, Years, Young black female photographers, Young Black Women and Photography, Young female photographers from Aurora, Young talent, young women, Young Women and Visual Activism, Youth, Youth voices | 10 Comments

2014 Oct. 7: Robbed while shooting

Posted on October 7, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse A day meant to be filled with photography adventure which is historical educational turned bad, when three photographers were robbed of their camera, on  the 10th July 2014 in Soweto. Lindeka Qampi (45) facilitator, Thando Methane (17) … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 24: “At times I’d get jealous thinking she was taking my place”

Posted on September 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  My name is Ayanda Masina, popularly known as ‘Ayanda Kiss’ or Kgokgo to some friends. I have a lot of nicknames. I guess it goes with the level we at with our friendship. On a beautiful day on April 25 in … 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 →

Posted in 2014 Vaal Pride, Activism, Activists Act, Africa, Allies, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Archiving Queer Her/Histories in SA, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Edutainment, Art Is A Human Right, Art is Queer, Art Solidarity, Articles, As we are, Beauty, Before You, Black Lesbians, Black Lesbians & Allies Against Hate Crimes, Black Queer & Gifted, Collaborations, Collectivism, Community Mobilizing, Connections, Contributors, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Creative Writing, Cultural activists, Documentation; Filming; Photography; Community, Education | Tagged | 4 Comments

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 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. 22: Photos from Disebo Gift Makau’s Memorial Service

Posted on August 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lindeka Qampi & Zanele Muholi Where: Stadium Hall, Ext. 2. VentersdorpCamera used:  Canon 6D with different lenses                                             … 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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2014 Aug. 11: My experiences of Paris, Mpumalanga and Durban Gay Pride

Posted on August 15, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Luh Cele My perseverance and the love of the game once upon a time resulted in a progressive life of meeting interesting people and travel abroad. In this note I’d like to share share my lifetime experiences, of pride marches … Continue reading →

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