Category Archives: Crea(c)tive senses

2013 June 9: Baloi Bammino

Posted on June 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Zandile Makhubu  It is as cold as Eskimo country in Johannesburg, and the Inkanyiso crew is out and about in Rosebank Mall as we spot a group of vibrant singers and talented dancers. This Youth Day celebration marks a year … Continue reading →

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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 →

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2013 May 27: Hand me a job…

Posted on June 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Siyasanga Joyi Hand me a job. Yes you handed me a job that paid me ‘peanuts’ so I could ‘butter’ my bread on both sides. Peanuts converted to high-pitched notes as you played me like a melody on your … Continue reading →

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2013 June 13: Besame Mucho

Posted on June 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

With an infuriatingly sexy message Lust sweeps my mind Dust rapidly kisses The unformed nipples At my ankles Like sounds of dozens of bearded lips Calling cats Besame Besame Mucho First Her stare will taste my eyes Then As my … Continue reading →

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2013 June 4: emotional confusion of a break-up

Posted on June 7, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

 I walk with my head down because I don’t want anyone’s eyes to meet my sadness Your name still echoes in my thoughts You are still my first sight before I introduce my eyes to a new day I wish … Continue reading →

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2013 June 5: Lesego sharing the work of Inkanyiso at the LGBT conference in Salzburg, AUSTRIA

Posted on June 5, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Panel Social media and LGBT Identities in the 21st century: Access, distribution, new social spaces, limitations. LGBT and Human Rights: New Challenges, Next Steps 02 Jun – 07 Jun, 2013   Members of Faculty and List of participants Related articles … Continue reading →

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2013 June 4: My Only Man

Posted on June 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola “In South Africa a woman is more likely to be raped than learn how to read” text borrowed from 1in9 campaign struggle t-shirt worn by one of the mourners at Noxolo Nogwaza’s funeral in 2011. Many … Continue reading →

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2013 May 20: Faith for Destiny Living

Posted on May 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

When things go wrong as they sometimes will, when the road you’re trudging seems all up hill, when the funds are low and the debts are high, and you want to smile, but you have to sigh. When care is … Continue reading →

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2013 May 11: My last hour

Posted on May 25, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album @ Limpopo Pride (after march at the cricket club).  Polokwane. by Zanele Muholi (2013.05.11)  

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2013 May 20: Nqobile Zungu & Collen Mfazwe’s album

Posted on May 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009
Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Arts, As we are, Before You, Connections, Crea(c)tive senses, Documentation; Filming; Photography; Community, Exposure, Photo album, Power of the Voice, revolution, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visualizing public spaces | Tagged | 6 Comments