Category Archives: KwaZulu Natal

2019 June 13: Using soccer and Pool to change lives

Posted on June 13, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

by Nonkululeko Dube “I realised these kids are not bad they just need guidance and a father figure. I had to introduce sports to them” says Siyabonga Ngcaweni known as “Coach” in Pantus Hill community, an informal settlement located in Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality, … Continue reading →

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2019 May 22: SA General Elections

Posted on May 22, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

by Wendy Khumalo The 8th of May 2019 is an incredibly important day on the South African calendar. On this auspicious day South Africans would have the right to cast their vote freely for whoever they deem fit to govern … Continue reading →

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2018 Nov. 10: Unique Transgender Seminar in KwaZulu Natal

Posted on November 18, 2018 by inkanyiso2009

Text and photos by Thobeka Bhengu   The transgender seminar is held at the Durban Gay Centre in KwaZulu-Natal once a month. This session was held at the centre on the 10th of November 2018 in the morning. It is … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 12: Muholi presents Faces and Phases (2006 -14) at home

Posted on December 16, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Zanele Muholi’s family and friends gathered for the Durban instalment of Faces and Phases 2006-14 book launch, hosted on Friday 12 December, at W section Cinema Hall, Umlazi. The award-winning photographer who was born in Umlazi has … Continue reading →

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2014 July 28: Comfort’s coming of age ceremony

Posted on July 28, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Where:  Nquthu, KwaZulu Natal. When:  12th July 2014 Umemulo unjengomshado, usuke uwumakoti ushadiswa nabakini, umhlwehlwe usuke umele i-veil. Ube futhi uyafana ne – 21st yesizulu, ngoba uma umuntu wesifazane emuliswa usuke unikwa ukhiye ukuthi usengakhululeka agane. Igama lami ngingu-Comfort BZ … Continue reading →

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2014 July 12: Being treated like a Queen in Durban

Posted on July 16, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Sfiso ‘Candice’ Nkosi It is Thurs. 26th June 2014, my friend, Precious Maqojana and I left for Durban Pride from Johannesburg Park Station at 22:00. We stopped in Montrose for some refreshments and a bathroom break. I was starting … Continue reading →

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2014 May 29: No title

Posted on May 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  I found myself lost. Unable to find home. A warm safe place that lived in the depths of her gaze with walls that echo her unforgettable scent. It haunts me, her scent. It seems she left it behind just … Continue reading →

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2013 Sept. 19: The killing of Mandisa was immoral and uncalled for

Posted on September 19, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Charmain Carrol Today marks exactly a year and seventeen (17) days since Mandisa Mbambo was laid to rest in iNanda Township, Durban in KwaZulu Natal. One might wonder what the relevance of this information is and if it is of … Continue reading →

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2013 July 23: I shot the innocent cows

Posted on July 25, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Am still trying to find the truths of what cows means to all of us, as consumers… Please share your thoughts and  help with captions wherever possible. photos by Zanele Muholi (2013.07.22) Location: Colenso, KwaZulu Natal Cameras used:  Canon 6D … Continue reading →

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