Category Archives: Family support

2014 July 26: “I was born this way and I cannot change the skin that I live in”

Posted on July 27, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

My name is Refilwe Pitso but am popularly known as ‘Fifi’. I was born and raised in Daveyton, Benoni in Johannesburg. I was born on the 27th of December 1991 and I was raised by my mother. She is a … Continue reading →

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2014 June 11: Official Statement by Transgender and Intersex Africa (TIA)

Posted on June 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Transgender pupil continues to face transphobia within school premises from his peers and without any assistance from the school Transgender and Intersex Africa (TIA) announces with great dismay that a transgender pupil from Pretoria,*Tshepo (not his real name) whose sexual … Continue reading →

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2014 May 3: Inkanyiso crew is a family

Posted on May 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

L-R: Collen Mfazwe, Charmain Carrol, Lynne Carrol, Miss T. Menu, Akhona Hailele, Smanga Shange, Zandile Makhubu and Maureen Velile Majola   ‘We Exist’ What: Self timed photo Camera used:  Canon 6D with 50mm, 1:4 lens More group photos to be … Continue reading →

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2014 March 14: A video of Ayanda and Nhlanhla Moremi’s wedding

Posted on March 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  4 months later … marital bliss. Ayanda Magoloza got married to Nhlanhla Moremi on the 9th Nov. 2013 in Katlehong. They exchanged the vows at Kwanele Park in Katlehong. Their wedding union was blessed by Pastor Tebogo Moema of Dominion … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan.11: One month later after your death

Posted on February 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

On 2nd Jan.2014, the LGBTI community heard of the sudden passing of Brenda ‘the hustler’ Mvula. A week later, 9th Jan. 2014 a memorial service was held by friends to commemorate her life at Act Church in Midrand. The 11th Jan. … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 22: Promise(d) Gift

Posted on December 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Yaya Mavundla Two days before the wedding (19/12/13) everyone at Inkanyiso is confused about when the wedding is. Is it Saturday or Sunday, we contact a few people in Daveyton and NO one knows about the wedding. Then we … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 9: Zozo’s alleged murderer to appear in court for the second time

Posted on December 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lesego Tlhwale As the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence draws to an end, the plight of Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people in South Africa continues and the fight to eradicate hate crimes carries on … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 24: After the funeral at Mina Nawe

Posted on August 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Missing in the photo were:  Kopano Sibeko, Lerato Dumse, Thekwane Mpisholo and Zandile Makhubu. Where/ What: After the funeral of Collen Mfazwe’s grandmother, we had our group photo taken by a member of AmaQhawe Choir. Camera used: Canon 60d with … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 20: Lesbian Activist Survives Stabbing

Posted on August 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Report by Thekwane Bongi Mpisholo 14th Aug. 2013: Johannesburg A black lesbian activist aged 26 was attacked and stabbed by one of the elderly men in her neighbourhood, in her township of Vosloorus. The incident occurred five days after National … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 1: The 2012 Eastern Cape Pride that was

Posted on August 1, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

They say pictures speak louder than words. For those who were there at the 2012 Eastern Cape Pride, see yourselves and likenesses in the pics and kindly caption wherever possible. Thanks to Zamanguni Mzimela & partner for the invitation and … Continue reading →

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