Category Archives: Love

2013 June 4: My Only Man

Posted on June 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola “In South Africa a woman is more likely to be raped than learn how to read” text borrowed from 1in9 campaign struggle t-shirt worn by one of the mourners at Noxolo Nogwaza’s funeral in 2011. Many … Continue reading →

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2012 May 14: Expelled from school due to mother s sexuality???

Posted on June 3, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lynne Carrol I’m sitting here and looking at my exam timetable, stressing on my study schedule. So I can’t imagine in this hectic time being expelled at school just because my mother is a lesbian. A young boy from … Continue reading →

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2013 May 12: Our mothers whose he(arts) are dear to us

Posted on May 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Lynne Carrol Born in the 90’s Mothers are pillars of our society and they are a long way from being powerless. They are viewed as weakly beings who need men to help them with everything. Mothers are strong, Strong willed, … Continue reading →

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2013 April 5: Video from private night vigil ceremony

Posted on May 3, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… conducted by some Inkanyiso members. Women’s Gaol, Constitution Hill. Braamfontein, Johannesburg _______________ Video archive. Captured with Canon 60D camera + EF lens 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Related links 2013 March 8: Public Event announcement

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2013 April 21: Living a legacy is always better than leaving a legacy

Posted on April 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Kopano Sibeko Greeted with an everlasting smile by a body that doesn’t seem to age, Phumla Rose Masuku welcomes us to her home. Present is Phumla’s life partner Nombulelo ‘Bulie’ Vimbelela. For a person in her mid 30s Masuku expresses … Continue reading →

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2013 April 18: The last three months before dying

Posted on April 18, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Sade Langa 28/03/2009 this was a very hopeful day for me. I remember waking up in the morning, it was Friday and I was in a weekend mood. This day was blazing hot and I just felt really good. I … Continue reading →

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2013 April 14: Reflecting on TomBoy

Posted on April 17, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse On the 13 April 2013 I had the pleasure of going to watch Tomboy a French film directed by Céline Sciamma hosted by Out In Africa Film Festival. The film was about a young girl who battles … Continue reading →

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2013 April 13: Umtshato wesini esinye!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Umtshato wesini esinye; libhongo, ligugu kubatu bawo; Luyolo kubabulali bafumana ukuphumla; Luzuko kwabawuzondayo; Unzima kubanikazi bawo; Ungwalisekile ziintsikelelo zikaThixo; Uzele kukuqonda nokuqondana; Ngumtshato nje onguwo; Kodwa ukubulawa nohlaselo kukutya kubo! Thixo kwasemandulo wawuseka; Wathi makubekho ukuthandana Kukholoswe ngoYehova! Amasiko nezithethe … Continue reading →

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2013 April 2: Do good even when faced with difficulties

Posted on April 10, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Nqobile Zungu Members of Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI) spent their weekend at camp Jonathan, Camperdown in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal. Perched up on a mountain, the camp is about an hour from Durban. It … Continue reading →

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2013 March 28: Feather Awards (re)viewed

Posted on March 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse 19.03.2013 I was preparing to go to bed when I realized that the SABC1 was broadcasting the feather awards. I decided to stay up and watch. It was very exciting to see the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, … Continue reading →

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