Category Archives: Creating awareness

2014 Feb.15: “ Of Love & Loss” review

Posted on March 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Nomfundo Mgabadeli   The Wits Arts Museum and the Stevenson Gallery in Johannesburg played host to one of the most talented, hard-working, passionate visual artist activist of today, Zanele Muholi. Muholi unveiled her latest offering, titled “Of Love and … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.14: “Black South African visual artist lesbian, Zanele Muholi, in a transparent coffin of love and loss”

Posted on February 24, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Aluta Humbane Zanele Muholi, the 2013 Prince Claus Laureate, put on what could be best termed a conversation starter of an exhibition during the prestigious Prince Claus Laureate Award ceremony. The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E. … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.11: What to get your partner this Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 19, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Yaya Mavundla Valentine’s Day is the one day that most couples get to splurge on their loved ones and make them the centre of their universe.  There is no denying the fact that most people take offence if their … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.14: Prince Claus Award ceremony + Of Love and Loss exhibition opening

Posted on February 19, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Bongi Thekwane Mpisholo, Collen Mfazwe & Mzonke Madotyeni. 14th Feb. 2014 Cameras used: Canon 5d and 6d Where: Wits Art Museum and Stevenson Gallery, Braamfontein. Johannesburg.                         … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.5: “No one can live without love”

Posted on February 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Betesta Segale   My name is Betesta Segale. I am a 31 years old trans man. I am a LGTBI activist, a writer and a communicator. I have always found it easy to interact and be open with people. … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.4: Newly ordained pastors of VMCI church

Posted on February 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Translated by Christie FossilSoul Edited by Fikile Mazambani On Saturday, 1 February 2014, the congregation of Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI) in Durban witnessed the ordaining of new pastors – a ceremony they had waited for with bated breath.  … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb. 5: Love Conquers All

Posted on February 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Amogelang Senokwane Growing up, we were always told that charity begins at home.  What you were taught at home is what we exhibit to the outside world.  The church is of God and it is supposed to teach the … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan. 29: Photos from exhibition opening at Wits Art Museum (WAM)

Posted on February 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

This gallery contains 28 photos.

Portfolio #1/2014 A photo album by Nqobile Zungu A BIG THANK YOU! Wednesday the 29th of January 2014 history was made at Wits Arts Museum (WAM) when the  queer & trans Art-iculations collaborative art for social change exhibition opened. What … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan. 29: South Africa’s New Mo(u)rning

Posted on February 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

   by Bridget Ngcobo What does it mean to be living in post apartheid South Africa? Does it mean, as the name of the generation alludes that we are (re)born free? Are our eyes open to the colors and sounds … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan. 21: Living an active life

Posted on January 23, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Buli Vimbelela As the New Year has dawned on us, for many it is a time to reflect. Just like a few weeks ago we got to reflect back on the great life lost in Tata Nelson Mandela.  This … Continue reading →

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