Category Archives: Feminism

2013 Nov. 25: We have always been here

Posted on November 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  So you stare at me with lust, disgust and all the isms you have What! Say it and be brave enough to say it my face I see you are not sure what to say now Because I can … Continue reading →

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2013 August 9: For the love of sport activism

Posted on August 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Dikeledi Sibanda Where: Antwerp, Belgium What: 2013 World Outgames When: 31 July – 11 Aug. First of let me acknowledge the National Women’s Day to all the women in South Africa, it is hard for me to say Happy … Continue reading →

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2013 June 30: When Women’s private parts have no Privacy

Posted on June 30, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Women in South Africa face many challenges; however, being a woman in some parts of Makhaza, Khayelitsha must be a nightmare. The issue was first brought to my attention in 2010, when residents marched against Khayelitsha open … Continue reading →

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2013 June 21: Yesterday’s Reality Check

Posted on June 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Breakfast dialogue: Reality check: Understanding the lives of sexual minority women in South Africa. – Is lack of knowledge and misunderstandings causing sensationalism and victimhood in the media? Each time we are represented by outsiders, we are merely seen as … Continue reading →

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2013 June 21: The Princess of Norway pitched just for Muholi

Posted on June 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola As we gathered at the Kunstplass 5 gallery waiting for the Crown Princess of Norway, Mette-Marit to arrive. The Princess made a special trip to the gallery just to meet Zanele Muholi and see the ‘I See Rainbows’ … Continue reading →

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2013 June 15: The Durban Lesbian Wedding of the Year

Posted on June 17, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Inkanyiso attended and documented the best wedding of Ziningi & Delisile Ndlela at Ext. 3 Chesterville Hall, Durban. South Africa. Both are members of VMCI, whose congregants were also present. Photos by Nqobile Zungu & Zanele Muholi. (2013/06/15)   Related article … Continue reading →

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2013 June 6: Reviving the spirit of Thokozani

Posted on June 6, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

“If not documented, it means it never existed.” As the world is ready for the 2013 World Outgames, Antwerp BELGIUM. On the other hand France is busy with the French-South season which will see a lot of our artists showcase … Continue reading →

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2013 June 5: Don’t Dominate Me…

Posted on June 6, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Boitumelo “Mimie” Sepotokele Jade & I were sitting  and chatting about a day we had and discussed this couple we were hanging with that night, and what we saw did not sit well with us, we both could not understand … Continue reading →

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2013 May 25: Obsessed about Thandiswa Mazwai

Posted on May 31, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

2013.05.25: The night we never forget was when Thandiswa Mazwai performed at Bassline, Newtown. Johannesburg during the Africa Day celebration. One of the female music lover could not contain her love for King Tha, she even threw her bra on … Continue reading →

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2013 May 20 : Intellectual lesbians

Posted on May 26, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Jamilla Madingwane It was not until I had to write this article that intellect became a very complex theme for me. I tried to break it down cognitively and artistically and I realised that intellect is a multi-dimensional, philosophical … Continue reading →

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