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2015 Aug. 9: Tangled pubic hair

Posted on August 11, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Your piece of soft pubic hair is tangled with mine. I saw it as I showered. The blocking white shower surface makes it transparent that we exist here as one. I see my black curly stubborn-ness, so annoying We just … Continue reading →

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2015 Aug. 10: A true definition of reality

Posted on August 10, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Siba Nkumbi Chubby Vogue Divas, using confidence as their weapon of mass destruction! 59 Years later after the march of women to the union buildings, chubby vogue divas were marching in style and class to eliminate discrimination against plus … Continue reading →

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2015 Aug. 7: Double Despair

Posted on August 8, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Siba Nkumbi She never thought rape would still be an issue at her age, or in the year 2015. However, it seems like the human species has allowed it to be an everyday thing. Sadly, she found out the … Continue reading →

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2015 Aug. 2: Untitled

Posted on August 6, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

I bring nothing but shame to the family Dear parents, those are your words Community, society and religion clouds your judgment towards me, why do they matter?. Look beyond shame and regret then you’ll see I am a loving, caring … Continue reading →

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2015 July 31: Lihle Sokhela’s killer shows no remorse

Posted on August 1, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Text and photos by Lerato Dumse It was a bittersweet moment when Thabo Molefe (47) was sentenced to a concurrent 22 years for murder and 12 years for raping Lihle Sokhela (28). Sokhela was a black lesbian from Daveyton. There … Continue reading →

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2015 July 7: A meeting of minds

Posted on July 20, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Report from Yithi Laba conference by Kopano Sibeko Photos by Lindeka Qampi & Zanele Muholi They say two heads are better than one; I say they are only better if they are functional. Yithi Laba conference proved to be the … Continue reading →

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2015 July 2: My return to school

Posted on July 20, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Thembela ‘Terra’ Dick My heart was beating so fast, I was nervous and scared. Maybe its because it has been so long since the last time I was a registered student. Since dropping out of school, it has been … Continue reading →

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2015 July 18: Photographs, writing and poetry remain as powerful reminders

Posted on July 20, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Hearing about someone’s passing forces you to reflect on that person’s life. We remember the role they played and lessons they leave behind. Then we search for reminders that will serve as permanent reminiscing tools. It was … Continue reading →

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2015 June 30: South African Visual Activists Documenting Oslo

Posted on July 16, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

“We are not just about our sex, or just about what is between our legs, or what is on our chests, we live and eat; and there are so many socio economic factors that affect us.” – Fikile Vilakazi, South African … Continue reading →

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2015 July 7: A month later after Yithi Laba conference

Posted on July 15, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Photo Album Where: Women’s Jail, Braamfontein, Johannesburg Photos by Lindeka Qampi & Zanele Muholi Videographers: Mzonke Madotyeni & Phumlani Mdlalose Camera used: Canon 6d … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Expression

2015 Aug. 9: Tangled pubic hair

2015 Aug. 10: A true definition of reality

2015 Aug. 7: Double Despair

2015 Aug. 2: Untitled

2015 July 31: Lihle Sokhela’s killer shows no remorse

2015 July 2: My return to school

2015 July 18: Photographs, writing and poetry remain as powerful reminders

2015 June 30: South African Visual Activists Documenting Oslo

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