Category Archives: Comment

2013 Aug. 20: Lesbian Activist Survives Stabbing

Report by Thekwane Bongi Mpisholo 14th Aug. 2013: Johannesburg A black lesbian activist aged 26 was attacked and stabbed by one of the elderly men in her neighbourhood, in her township of Vosloorus. The incident occurred five days after National … Continue reading

Posted in Africa, Anger, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Archiving Queer Her/Histories in SA, As we are, Before You, Betrayal, Black Lesbians & Allies Against Hate Crimes, Comment, Community, Community Mobilizing, Complicated Lesbian Relationships, Creating awareness, Evidence, Expression, Family support, Gender naming, Hate Crimes, Homosexuality, Human body, Human rights, Inkanyiso media, Johannesburg People’s PRIDE (JHBPP), Know Your SA Queer History, Lack of Resources, Legal, Life Stories, Love, Public spaces, Readings, ReClaim Your Activism, Relationships, South Africa, South Africa's Freedom Day, Violence, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visualizing public spaces, We Are You, Women's power, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | Tagged | 6 Comments

2013 July 29: Education, Queer Youth, Hate Crimes: So where to from here?

by Jeremiah Sepotokele* Hate crimes have destroyed many lives and communities in South Africa today. As we reflect on lives that have been affected, the tragic story of the late Duduzile Zozo continues to haunt me. It is no secret … Continue reading

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2012 May 14: Expelled from school due to mother s sexuality???

by Lynne Carrol I’m sitting here and looking at my exam timetable, stressing on my study schedule. So I can’t imagine in this hectic time being expelled at school just because my mother is a lesbian. A young boy from … Continue reading

Posted in Activism, Africa, Anger, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, As we are, Before You, Betrayal, Comment, Community, Community Mobilizing, Creating awareness, Education, Expression, Life Stories, Love | Tagged | 9 Comments

2013 May 21: Lesbians in the defence force

by Clear Peaceful Mind Drop down and lick me 20… 🙂  One of my many fantasies regarding ladies in uniform:  A spotless white navy uniform, on a petite well manicured marines officer. Hair carefully tucked beneath the cap with tiny … Continue reading

Posted in As we are, Before You, Black Lesbians, Clear Peaceful Mind, Comment, Community, Crime rate, Exposure, Expression, Gender naming, GI, Our lives in the picture, Power of the Voice, Professionals, SAPS, South Africa, Traffic officers, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources | Tagged , | 1 Comment

2013 May 12: Happy Mother’s Day is NOT for everyone

by Clear Peaceful Mind Today I went to the Randburg Kwai21Marathon. I’m not much of an athlete, definitely not a runner, jogger or walker. I just start a race of my own trotting behind everyone else and praying I make … Continue reading

Posted in Articles, As we are, Before You, Comment, Community, Contributors, Crea(c)tive senses, Family, Friendships, Mother's Day, South Africa, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures | Tagged | 5 Comments