Category Archives: Knowledge

2013 Nov. 19: Love is a beautiful thing

Posted on November 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  When you’re in love nothing else really matters. Just you and the person you’re in love with. I’m in love with a wonderful soul, a wonderful woman. I have been in love before, but never like this. Could it … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Feelings, Homosexuality, Knowledge, Lesbian Love Is Possible in South Africa, Life, Life Stories, Love is a human right, Power of the Voice, Queer visibility, Recognition, We Are You, We Care, Womanhood | Tagged | 10 Comments

2013 Nov. 7: Meet the Mabe’s, the loving couple

Posted on November 10, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Zandile Makhubu They are no strangers to the media world. Kally and Sam Mabe are a legally married lesbian couple, who shot to fame when they got married and publicised their union on various magazines including DRUM and Real … Continue reading →

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2013 Nov. 3: Everything so close yet so far apart

Posted on November 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Xana Nyilenda 2013/09/20: I shut my eyes for what felt like a brief moment in passing. I woke up to realize I had passed out on the bed for a good three hours. It sounds like enough resting time … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 31: CC in conversation with Rene’

Posted on October 31, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

In this Episode 1: CC chats with Rene about her work, art and writing…         Previous on Rene   2013 Feb. 7: Art Is Where the HeART is and 2013 Oct. 10: Marang a Letsatsi exhibit review … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 22: I thought university was for the rich

Posted on October 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Palesa profiled by Kopano Palesa Mkhwebane is a beauty with a brain. The aspiring entrepreneur tells me of her future plans as we chit chat.  She ponders and says “I didn’t know I was going to go to university, as … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 20: Deafened by my own ignorance

Posted on October 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  by Maureen Velile Majola I got home at 6:00 as usual, and was excited to see the beautiful Sorita. I quickly said hello with no response.  But of course, Sorita is black deaf lesbian and she couldn’t hear a … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 18: Transition is in your hands

Posted on October 18, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Sbu Kheswa This piece is inspired by Njabulo Masuku’s article: Frustrations of a transgender man. Boy, I can really feel your frustration. The challenge is that there are many other transgender people in Njabulo’s shoes. In fact, the wide gap … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 15: She is my weakness

Posted on October 15, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Charmain Carrol When I found out I was pregnant I had two feelings at the same time. I smiled because I was somehow happy while tears were running down my face because I was afraid. I feared the disappointment. … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 13: Frustrations of a transgender man

Posted on October 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Njabulo Masuku Accessing treatment for a transgender person in South Africa is frustrating. Although we are almost 2 decades into the democracy in South Africa not all of us are enjoying the benefits of the Bill of Rights.  The … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 10: The Artivist Talk visuals

Posted on October 10, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Raquel Rodriguez of Queer and Brown initiative. Location:  Outside Carnegie Art Museum, Pittsburgh, USA. Latest news from the Carnegie South African artist wins in the US Previous by Lerato 2013 October 5: Carnegie opening

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