Category Archives: Friends

2016 Oct. 20: Time wasted is never regained

Posted on October 20, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

  “Sheshisa isikhathi siya hamba” those words were spoken by our parents when we were preparing to go to school. Those words never mattered to us when we were young because we didn’t know what was at stake. We took … Continue reading →

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2015 May 14: “I’m happy living my life the way I am”

Posted on May 15, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

  I’m Ziningi Praiseworth Ndovela, a 31year old born in Izingolweni (kwaXolo tribal) and grew up there until I obtained my Senior Certificate, then moved to Durban in Umlazi township. I belong to the lesbian world, the life that some people hate … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 13: From Johannesburg to Oslo

Posted on February 18, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Photo Album by Nontuthuzelo Mduba, Themba Vilakazi and Zanele Muholi   2015 Feb. 10:  Shaz aka “Sicka Starban” Mthunzi was lucky enough to be accompanied by her family to the airport. Her mother is standing on the far left (wearing … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 10: “I love you my Mom”

Posted on February 13, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Thuli Mchunu Firstly, I would like to congratulate the team that made the Faces and Phases 2006-14 photobook come alive. When I laid my hands on the book my eyes were itching to read it, but unfortunately I was socializing with … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 28: Javas & Mashadi’s pre wedding lunch

Posted on January 9, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Where:  Mike’s Kitchen in Alberton With who:  Inkanyiso crew & Friends Camera used:  Canon 600D     Sisters with style… lead by Zandile Makhubu in front with blue top… Our lovely couple, Javas & Mashadi Ndlovu to get married in … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 24: If things were going my way

Posted on January 6, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Lebo Leptie Phume & Zanele Muholi interviewed some special friends about their Christmas wishes. I grew up celebrating Christmas because that’s what everyone was doing and it’s not like I had a choice not to celebrate it. Even though I … 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 Nov. 26: Freedom…that’s all we need

Posted on December 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

We write letters into ANCient scrolls with ANCient mentalities that refuses to act now… We recite poems into dead societies with zombies in suits and big bellies.. Nobody hears us, we are in the basement of their thoughts… long forgotten … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 26: Faces and Phases mini book launch @ RFSL, Stockholm

Posted on November 27, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Miles Rutendo Tanhira,  Mutsa Honnor and Zanele Muholi                                          Left to right:Mutsa Honnor and  Miles Tanhira, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2011.   Details … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 7: Faces and Phases (2006 – 2014) book launch in Johannesburg

Posted on November 19, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Where:  Market Photo Workshop Photos by Lindeka Qampi       Text by Amo Senokwane It was great to finally attend an event organised for Zanele Muholi by Lerato Dumse (a participant in the F&P series and journalist) emotionally supported … Continue reading →

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