Category Archives: Creating awareness

2013 April 21: Living a legacy is always better than leaving a legacy

Posted on April 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Kopano Sibeko Greeted with an everlasting smile by a body that doesn’t seem to age, Phumla Rose Masuku welcomes us to her home. Present is Phumla’s life partner Nombulelo ‘Bulie’ Vimbelela. For a person in her mid 30s Masuku expresses … Continue reading →

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2013 April 11: Your kiss. Our touch. My Muse

Posted on April 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christie FossilSoul  You remember the times when I would Kiss your neck and suck your nipples until you can’t breathe… I like taking my time tracing the contours of your body with my lips… REWIND, wait, wait, wait… I … Continue reading →

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2013 April 24: Noxolo Nogwaza’s fading memory

Posted on April 26, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Exactly two years after her tragic killing, Noxolo Nogwaza‘s family and friends are still searching for answers. Ekurhuleni Pride Organizing Committee (EPOC) together with Amnesty International hosted a commemoration service on Wednesday, 24th April 2013. The day … Continue reading →

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2013 April 20: Inkanyiso online reaches +100 posts and more than 26 000 views within 3 months

Posted on April 23, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

 by Baitiri Lumka Seleka On the 19 April 2013, Inkanyiso.org celebrated 100 blog postings in less than three months of being active. The blog was created on the 4th February 2013, and has items ranged from news articles, creative writings, … Continue reading →

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2013 April 21: A piece of Me

Posted on April 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Star Kool Maybe love did live here once upon a time. When the sky was still blue and less invaded. When the grass was still green and natural. When the air still smelt fresh and less polluted. I long … Continue reading →

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2013 April 18: The last three months before dying

Posted on April 18, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Sade Langa 28/03/2009 this was a very hopeful day for me. I remember waking up in the morning, it was Friday and I was in a weekend mood. This day was blazing hot and I just felt really good. I … Continue reading →

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2013 April 14: Reflecting on TomBoy

Posted on April 17, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse On the 13 April 2013 I had the pleasure of going to watch Tomboy a French film directed by Céline Sciamma hosted by Out In Africa Film Festival. The film was about a young girl who battles … Continue reading →

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2013 April 15: Hate

Posted on April 16, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Moira Khumalo Biography I’m from Ladysmith, came to JHB few years ago. I was a sterling sonnet writer at school, never wrote anything outside of pain or trauma, which helped me heal with my challenges as a crippled child … Continue reading →

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2013 April 2: Visuals from VMCI 2013 Easter weekend

Posted on April 16, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Charmain Carrol & Nqobile Zungu Related article by Lerato Dumse 2013 April 2: Do good even when faced with difficulties and Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI)

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2013 March 28: Inkanyiso members at work

Posted on April 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

L-R: Thuli & Lerato L-R: Ricki & Chuma L-R: Muholi, TP, Ntombi & Lesego L-R: Charmain, Ricki & Chuma L-R: Ntombi & Lesego L-R: Malik and Botshabelo Visuals by Nqobile Zungu captured at the HIVOS LGBTI activists capacity building training … Continue reading →

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