Category Archives: Collectivism

2013 July 31: No title

Posted on July 31, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I lay here, in pain tossing and turning waiting for the birth of my daughter. I try to lift my head but it won’t get off the pillow, as my body starts to give way my abdominals go numb. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, As we are, Before You, Betrayal, Black Lesbians, Black Lesbians & Allies Against Hate Crimes, Charmain Carrol, Collectivism, Community, Creating awareness, Creative Writing, Curative rapes, Duduzile Zozo, Hope, Human rights, Johannesburg, Lack of Resources, Lesbian Love Is Possible in South Africa, Life Stories, Love, Networking, Power of the Voice, Tears, Toilet brush, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures | Tagged | 3 Comments

2013 July 26: I met my love at a lesbian funeral

Posted on July 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

…being consoled by my butch lover’s friend made so much sense. even the tears i shed over two weeks before her burial disappeared in a moment. friends and family members were bitching about how quick i moved on or lent … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Antwerp, Belgium, Characters, Collaborations, Collectivism, Cultural activists, Documentation; Filming; Photography; Community, Films, Friendships, Gender naming, Gender performance, Hope, Networking, Our lives in the picture, Performance, Portrait, Questions & Answers, South Africa, Visual history | Tagged , | 13 Comments

2013 July 19: Muholi’s birthday and wishes

Posted on July 19, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… the beat goes on and we are growing together bafowethu.

Posted in As we are, Before You, Birthday, Black Lesbians, Collaborations, Collectivism, Crea(c)tive senses, Evidence, Love, Media works, Power of the Voice, ReClaim Your Activism, Records and histories, Relationships, Visual history, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Women who have sex with Women, Writing is a Right | Tagged | 4 Comments

2013 July 10: Chaotic memorial service for Duduzile

Posted on July 12, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Texts by Kopano Sibeko and Lesego Tlhwale Photos by Zanele Muholi Duduzile is a Nguni name which means comfort. It is a pity that instead of the deceased family getting the support and comfort they needed from concerned citizens, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Archived memories, As we are, Collaborations, Collectivism, Evidence, Exposure, Family support, Fear, Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW), Inkanyiso media, Lack of Resources, Lesbian Love Is Possible in South Africa, murdered, Our lives in the picture, Poverty, Power of the Voice, Professional black lesbians in South Africa, ReClaim Your Activism, Records and histories, Relationships, South Africa, Victims, Violence, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visualizing public spaces, We Are You, We Care, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | Tagged , , , , , | 21 Comments

2013 June 23: Beyond Binaries meeting

Posted on June 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

A REPORT by Siyasanga Joyi & Thekwane Bongi Mpisholo Beyond Binaries was the title given to the group which attended a three day meeting that took place at Wits University from the 20th to the 22nd June. The meeting was … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Solidarity, Beauty, Before You, Collectivism, Media works, Power of the Voice, Queer Africa, South Africa, South African Curators, Writing is a Right, Youth voices, Zanele Muholi | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

2013 June 27: Butch & … Menstruation is Art

Posted on June 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Date:  3rd Feb. 2013 Location: Michel Bizot, Paris. FRANCE Camera used: Nikon. COOLPIX S100 Exposure time: 1/25 Medium: Menstrual blood on A4 paper and serviette Titled:  Each photo is time titled when the photo was captured. These photos of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Solidarity, As we are, Before You, Black Lesbians, Black Lesbians & Allies Against Hate Crimes, Body Politics, Collectivism, Community, Creating awareness, Curative rapes, Evidence, Expression, Gender naming, Hate Crimes, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Zanele Muholi | Tagged , , , , , , | 17 Comments

2013 June 18: New Brand For House Music Lovers

Posted on June 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Londeka Dlamini Pule Mathonsi (28) from KwaMakhutha in Durban has launched a new clothing label called Soulful-Star for house music fans, mostly he designs t-shirts written about house music. He says he had an idea about this brand two … Continue reading →

Posted in Archived memories, Art Solidarity, As we are, Beauty, Before You, Collectivism, Evidence, Exposure, Expression, Fashion, Income generation, Londeka Dlamini, Media works, Portfolio, South Africa, Visual history, Visualizing public spaces, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources | Tagged | 9 Comments

2013 June 21: The Princess of Norway pitched just for Muholi

Posted on June 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola As we gathered at the Kunstplass 5 gallery waiting for the Crown Princess of Norway, Mette-Marit to arrive. The Princess made a special trip to the gallery just to meet Zanele Muholi and see the ‘I See Rainbows’ … Continue reading →

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2013 June 16: Zishade libalele izitabane

Posted on June 17, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Londeka Dlamini Zibophe ifindo likasofa silahlane izitabane zesifazane zasendaweni yase Chesterville esifundazweni saKwaZulu Natal ngoMgqibelo. UZininzi Ndlela ubeshadelwa uDelisile Ncengwa beshadiswa umfundisi Zinzi Zungu webandla abakhonza kulo iVictory Ministries Church International (VMCI). Beziphume ngobuningi bazo izitabane ziswenke ziconsa ukuzohalalisela … Continue reading →

Posted in Chesterville township, Civil Union, Collectivism, Community, Exposure, Expression, Family support, Friendships, Homosexuality, Life partners, Love, Media works, Sexual Liberation, South Africa, Townships, Traditions & Customs, Visual history, Visualizing public spaces, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | Tagged , | 18 Comments

2013 June 15: The Durban Lesbian Wedding of the Year

Posted on June 17, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Inkanyiso attended and documented the best wedding of Ziningi & Delisile Ndlela at Ext. 3 Chesterville Hall, Durban. South Africa. Both are members of VMCI, whose congregants were also present. Photos by Nqobile Zungu & Zanele Muholi. (2013/06/15)   Related article … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance speeches, Activism, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Solidarity, Beauty, Before You, Black Lesbians, Body Politics, Collaborations, Collectivism, Community Mobilizing, Crea(c)tive senses, Evidence, Exposure, Expression, Family, Feminism, Life Stories, Love, Networking, Photo album, Portrait | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 81 Comments