Category Archives: Life

2013 Oct. 23: Photo of the Day

Posted on October 23, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  Related links 2013 Sept. 30: Intimate kisses at Soweto Pride 2013 and Previous by Xana 2013 Oct. 4: Cramps were killing me        

Posted in Archived memories, Crea(c)tive senses, Experience, Exposure, Friendships, Johannesburg, Life, Photography, Portrait, Relationships, South Africa, Visual Power, Visualizing public spaces, We Are You | Tagged | Leave a comment

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. 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 →

Posted in Evidence, Experience, Exposure, Expression, Family, Finances, Friendships, Gender naming, Human rights, Interpretation, Invisibility, Know Your SA Queer History, Knowledge, Lack of Resources, Lessons learnt, Life, Love | Tagged | 4 Comments

2013 Oct. 16: I am a beautiful young dyke, a woman lover

Posted on October 16, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Oyama Mbopa is a freelance artist who specialises in acting, dancing, singing as well as stunt performance.  She was born in the Eastern Cape in November of 1981 and grew up with her mother and three siblings. She is a … 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. 12: I just feel she deserves much better

Posted on October 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  Dee’s story An avid soccer player, Debora Dlamini prefers to be called Dee, a name she got while actively playing soccer. She describes herself as “sweet, understanding, calm and focused” but is also an open book and a straight … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 10: first woman

Posted on October 11, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  by bekezela mguni   Call me Eve I’ll split a pomegranate with you Share worlds unknown Only selfish gods would hide Insecure about their place in the sky I really want to know you. Beyond dusk, Before dawn Close … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 5: Photos from Johannesburg People’s Pride

Posted on October 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album by Collen Mfazwe Location: Constitution Hill, Hillbrow, Johannesburg. South Africa. Related articles Queer spots pointed for our first Johannesburg People’s Pride and 2013 Sept. 30: Intimate kisses at Soweto Pride 2013       Johannesburg People’s Pride (JHBPP) took place … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 2: ‘I am a normal transgender woman’

Posted on October 3, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christina Mavuma My name is Christina Moemedi Gugulethu Mavuma. I am from rural Eastern Cape ‘eMfondweni, Transkei. My parents moved to Botswana and decided to live here with us. I have a younger and older sister as well as … Continue reading →

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