Category Archives: Facilitation

2015 Mar.3: A Letter to my Mother

Posted on March 3, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Sicka ‘Shaz’ Mthunzi Imbokodo is what she is, a mother that I love and respect more than anything in the world. She has the strength of 10 men and a heart full of life and love. She is my … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 14: The kiss that moved the church

Posted on December 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

© Photo by Charmain Carrol @ VMCI – Johannesburg Camera used:  Canon 60D with 75-300 mm lens   What: Bathini Dambuza & Portia Dludlu’s engagement ceremony Union blessed by Pastor Mazibuko       “I always prayed to get married … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 13: Mother of the recently murdered lesbian demands justice

Posted on October 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Zanele Muholi  A suspect is due to appear in the Tsakane Magistrate Court today (October 14), in connection with the fatal stabbing of Phumzile Nkosi (27) on October 2, 2014.   Pastor Dlamini led … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 2: Long trip to Cape Town from Johannesburg

Posted on October 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album by Nonhlanhla Maluleka (17) from Aurora Girls High – 2014 Photo XP young female photographers…   Passing De Doorns informal settlements on way to Cape Town       De Doorns II   Breasted mountains of the Western … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 14: HEAIDS Women’s Health – ZAZI Launch

Posted on September 12, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Christie van Zyl Photos by Lindeka Qampi and Zanele Muholi An inspiring message of Social co-hesion and responsibility was set at the launch of the ZAZI – Know your strength campaign. The event took place at the University … Continue reading →

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2014 July 28: Queer Youth Exchange announcement

Posted on July 28, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

      If you are interested in applying for this opportunity kindly email for application forms: hoosain.khan@wits.ac.za or call +27 11 717 4239     

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2014 July 26: The luxury was on another level at the 2014 Design Indaba

Posted on July 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Five months later… by Yaya Mavundla How often does a black transwoman from the rural areas get to meet Victoria Beckham in person; have breakfast in the same restaurant with Carlos Santana, fly around Cape Town in a helicopter? … 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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2013 Dec. 17: LGBTI agenda reflected at a Human Rights lawyers conference

Posted on December 19, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  by Jeremiah Sepotokele   2013 Oct. 4:  Wits University, Johannesburg. South Africa. The Wits Student Law Journal for Southern Africa hosted a conference “Incendo on the 4th of October 2013 at the Chalsty Centre at the Wits School of … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 6: IDEA dialogue on strategies of activism with Southern African activists

Posted on December 17, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

International IDEA (Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance) 2013: Africa Programme at the Workshop on “Strategies to overcome Political Exclusion-Lessons from Southern Africa” held in Pretoria, South Africa. by Jeremiah Sepotokele The International IDEA (Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance) … Continue reading →

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