Category Archives: I was (T)here

2014 Oct. 26: “I am Human” regardless of sexuality


Posted on October 28, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Mandisa Giqika On October 25. 2014, South Africa celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Johannesburg Pride March and 20 Years of Democracy. The LGBTIQ community looked forward to this enormous event that reunites fellow sisters and brothers. This year … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 16: The lawyer in the classroom

Posted on October 20, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Report by Lerato Dumse & Zanele Muholi Photos by Thobe Gumede         Where:  Aurora Girls High School, SOWETO What:  2014 PhotoXP – Guest speaking Mpho Nefuri was our guest speaker of the day, she addressed the young … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 17: SA Fashion Week photo of the night

Posted on October 19, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

 

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2014 Oct. 15: Dignified funeral for LGBTI and HIV activist

Posted on October 17, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Kind, compassionate, diligent and loving are some of the words used by speakers, to describe Musa Williams (47). How he performed his duties at work, and his activism fighting for the rights of LGBTI and HIV positive … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 15: “Young, Gifted and Gay”

Posted on October 16, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Ntlatlane-Malibe It is funny how as people we are covered by different labels. When people discover that I am gay, comments I normally receive are “but you are so feminine and pretty”. Really! As a writer/columnist for a … 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. 13: The most exquisite Miss & Mr Gay Daveyton 2014

Posted on October 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Sitting in a high chair and waiting for the pageant to start, Mapaseka Mthunzi braved the cold Friday night weather, to watch her daughter Sharon “Sicka Star-Ban”. Sicka is one of the fourteen participants in the third Mr & … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 8: Beautiful faces and kisses from Soweto Pride 2014

Posted on October 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

                                                                                … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 23: Relatives and friends shed tears at Gift’s funeral and some fainted

Posted on August 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Lindeka Qampi When the casket carrying the body of Disebo Gift Makau (23), was lowered six feet underground at a Ventersdorp cemetery, in the North West, on August 23.     Family and friends … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 8: To be honest I love how I look

Posted on August 7, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

My name is Katiso Kgope, and I was born on September 18, in 1995. I was born in Glen Wood hospital, Benoni my parents are Mandla Kgope and the late Mpho Kgope – Monyake. I was given the name of … Continue reading →

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