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2014 Sept. 22: The period pains of documenting hate crimes

Posted on September 22, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse   I sat down for a reflection session with photographers Lindeka Qampi and Zanele Muholi a few days after they documented Gift Makau’s funeral. Muholi requested for the interview as a way of unloading and shedding … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 14: HEAIDS Women’s Health – ZAZI Launch

Posted on September 12, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Christie van Zyl Photos by Lindeka Qampi and Zanele Muholi An inspiring message of Social co-hesion and responsibility was set at the launch of the ZAZI – Know your strength campaign. The event took place at the University … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 23: Relatives and friends shed tears at Gift’s funeral and some fainted

Posted on August 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Lindeka Qampi When the casket carrying the body of Disebo Gift Makau (23), was lowered six feet underground at a Ventersdorp cemetery, in the North West, on August 23.     Family and friends … 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. 9: A video of the first Mpumalanga Pride

Posted on August 12, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

The 1st MPUMALANGA Gay Pride held on the 9th August 2014 consisted of the following groups: Lowveld LGBTI (Mbombela, Barberton and surrounding locations) Emalahleni LGBTI ( Witbank, Middleburg) GLOM (Ermelo and surrounding townships ) GLOSS (Standerton, Secunda) Kwandebele LGBTI (KwaMhlanga … Continue reading →

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2014 July 26: What I want as a black lesbian youth

Posted on July 31, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

My name is Lebogang Mashifane, I’m 25 years old and I live with my mother in Kwa-Thema, east of Gauteng, South Africa. I have recently relocated from Cape Town, South Africa. I hold a Diploma in Multimedia Technology from CPUT … Continue reading →

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2014 July 28: Comfort’s coming of age ceremony

Posted on July 28, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Where:  Nquthu, KwaZulu Natal. When:  12th July 2014 Umemulo unjengomshado, usuke uwumakoti ushadiswa nabakini, umhlwehlwe usuke umele i-veil. Ube futhi uyafana ne – 21st yesizulu, ngoba uma umuntu wesifazane emuliswa usuke unikwa ukhiye ukuthi usengakhululeka agane. Igama lami ngingu-Comfort BZ … Continue reading →

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2014 July 28: Queer Youth Exchange announcement

Posted on July 28, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

      If you are interested in applying for this opportunity kindly email for application forms: hoosain.khan@wits.ac.za or call +27 11 717 4239     

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2014 July 12: Being treated like a Queen in Durban

Posted on July 16, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Sfiso ‘Candice’ Nkosi It is Thurs. 26th June 2014, my friend, Precious Maqojana and I left for Durban Pride from Johannesburg Park Station at 22:00. We stopped in Montrose for some refreshments and a bathroom break. I was starting … Continue reading →

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