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2015 Feb.27: Announcement – Public Lecture by Zanele Muholi @ UCLAN, London

Posted on February 28, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

  Making Histories Visible is pleased to announce a public lecture by award-winning South African photographer Zanele Muholi on Tuesday 17th March at the University of Central Lancashire. An internationally acclaimed visual activist, Muholi co-founded the Forum for Empowerment of … 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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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. 8: Beautiful faces and kisses from Soweto Pride 2014

Posted on October 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

                                                                                … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 30: “I truly love Cape Town”

Posted on October 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album by Ntombifuthi Shabalala from Aurora Girls High School My first visit to eKapa for the Cape Town Month of Photography where we presented our projects at Labia Theatre amongst other experts. Colourful homes, a good view in Muizenberg beach… … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 28: An emotional farewell for the recent victim of hate crime

Posted on September 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Lindeka Qampi and Zanele Muholi   It is a Sunday morning and like in most townships, the streets of Daveyton township are a buzz of activity. Many carry bibles, making their way to different churches. In … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 30: I’m a game changer, leader and activist

Posted on September 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  My name is Lesiba Mothibe also known as Lee. I was born on the 5 August 1984 in BBH (hospital’s name) now known as Tambo Memorial Hospital. I’m the first born and have two siblings a brother and sister. … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 30: Insightful analysis from the guest speaker

Posted on September 3, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

 by Lebo Mashifane On August 29, 2014, Lindeka Qampi, Zanele Muholi, Martha Qumba and myself visited Aurora Girls High School in Zola One, Soweto. It’s a school where Lindeka and Zanele are busy tutoring photography to some learners after school … Continue reading →

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2014 July 26: What I want as a black lesbian youth

Posted on July 31, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

My name is Lebogang Mashifane, I’m 25 years old and I live with my mother in Kwa-Thema, east of Gauteng, South Africa. I have recently relocated from Cape Town, South Africa. I hold a Diploma in Multimedia Technology from CPUT … Continue reading →

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2014 July 26: “I was born this way and I cannot change the skin that I live in”

Posted on July 27, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

My name is Refilwe Pitso but am popularly known as ‘Fifi’. I was born and raised in Daveyton, Benoni in Johannesburg. I was born on the 27th of December 1991 and I was raised by my mother. She is a … Continue reading →

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