Category Archives: Evidence

2013 Oct. 20: Deafened by my own ignorance

Posted on October 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  by Maureen Velile Majola I got home at 6:00 as usual, and was excited to see the beautiful Sorita. I quickly said hello with no response.  But of course, Sorita is black deaf lesbian and she couldn’t hear a … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 18: Transition is in your hands

Posted on October 18, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Sbu Kheswa This piece is inspired by Njabulo Masuku’s article: Frustrations of a transgender man. Boy, I can really feel your frustration. The challenge is that there are many other transgender people in Njabulo’s shoes. In fact, the wide gap … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 13: Frustrations of a transgender man

Posted on October 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Njabulo Masuku Accessing treatment for a transgender person in South Africa is frustrating. Although we are almost 2 decades into the democracy in South Africa not all of us are enjoying the benefits of the Bill of Rights.  The … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 4: Cramps were killing me

Posted on October 5, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Xana Nyilenda The 17th of September 2013 was our intended day of travelling to Los Angeles (LA). I arrived at the Inkanyiso headquarters in Parktown, to find the crew doing what they do best, working hard. We chilled for … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 4: I sensed something was wrong

Posted on October 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christina Mavuma My visit to the clinic was the worst day, I will never forget. This is one of the problems I never imagined myself experiencing, but unfortunately I came across it. On the 17th of October 2012, I … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 2: ‘I am a normal transgender woman’

Posted on October 3, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christina Mavuma My name is Christina Moemedi Gugulethu Mavuma. I am from rural Eastern Cape ‘eMfondweni, Transkei. My parents moved to Botswana and decided to live here with us. I have a younger and older sister as well as … Continue reading →

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2013 Sept. 30: Intimate kisses at Soweto Pride 2013

Posted on September 30, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Location:  Credo Mutwa Park, Soweto. Johannesburg, South Africa. Photos by Zandile Makhubu & Zanele Muholi © 2013/09/28   Previous article on Soweto Pride 2013 Sept. 29: Soweto Pride 2013

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2013 Sept. 14: Photos from the 2013 Miss Gay & Mr Lesbian Daveyton

Posted on September 26, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Ladies, you have to do your homework before these contests. – Nokhwezi Hoboyi (14th Sept. 2013) Talking to the contestants during the Q&A at the Miss & Mr Gay and Lesbian DAVEYTON. Related articles 2013 Sept. 15: Lack of SA … Continue reading →

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2013 Sept. 20: Successful fo(u)nd exhibition opening in Amsterdam

Posted on September 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

All photos by Najib Nafib (6th Sept. 2013) Where:  Amsterdam What: fo(u)nd opening Special thanks to Prince Claus Fund for making the exhibition possible. For further reading click here    

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2013 Sept. 6: Your cheating ways is your business not mine

Posted on September 12, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Kopano Sibeko Sneaking in and out, private calls, unnecessary lies and scents of foreign colognes and fragrances all seem to be an impeccable way to assume that your partner is having an affair.  So a friend of mine has … Continue reading →

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