Category Archives: Maureen Velile Majola

LGBTI Destiny First Gathering

Posted on October 10, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Maureen Majola Photos by Ts’episo Mahooe A group of femme lesbians from Mpumalanga but currently residing in joburg decided to come together and form a group that will tackle issues that are faced by same sex couples and … Continue reading →

Posted in 1st Mpumalanga Pride, Baitiri Lumka Seleka; Charmain Carrol; Kopano Sibeko; Lerato Dumse; Lesego Tlhwale; Maureen Velile Majola; Nation Mokoena; Nqobile ZL, Baitiri Lumka Seleka; Charmain Carrol; Kopano Sibeko; Maureen Velile Majola; Lesego Tlhwale; Lerato Dumse; Nation Mokoena; Nqobile Zungu; Rene Mathibe; Zanele Muholi, Bread and tea before 1st Mpumalanga Pride 2014, Complicated Lesbian Relationships, First Mpumalanga Pride, From Mpumalanga to Johannesburg, Gender Based Violence in same sex relationships, Intimate relationship, Maureen Velile Majola, Mpumalanga, Mpumalanga province, Open relationships, Relationship, Relationships, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

2019 May 29: Stwetla, living in danger but still living

Posted on June 1, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Maureen Majola                                                                          … Continue reading →

Posted in Against violence on women and children, Alexandra, ANC, Baitiri Lumka Seleka; Charmain Carrol; Kopano Sibeko; Lerato Dumse; Lesego Tlhwale; Maureen Velile Majola; Nation Mokoena; Nqobile ZL, Brutal Killings of children, Issues of sexuality, Let us give a girl child a chance, Maureen Velile Majola, Sexual Offences Bill, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

2019 April. 10: Alex Total Shutdown

Posted on April 10, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Maureen Velile Majola Photo Album by Akhona Hailele The residence of Alexandra Township As per Wikipedia Alexandra Township was established in 1912 on land that was originally owned by a farmer, a Mr H.B. Pepenfus, who tried to … Continue reading →

Posted in 25 Years of Democracy, Akhona Hailele, Alexandra, Bringing photography to the community, Community, Community based media, Community education, Community Mobilizing, Community outreach, Community Police Forum (CPF), Community visit, Community work, Documentation; Filming; Photography; Community, March, Marches, Maureen Velile Majola, Respect & Recognition from our community, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

2019 April 5 “I am Winnie Mandela” concert

Posted on April 9, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Velile Maureen Majola Photos by Akhona Hailele It’s the 4th of April 2019; I woke up feeling excited about attending the concert. We left the house and made our way to Constitution Hill where the concert was held … Continue reading →

Posted in ANC, Baitiri Lumka Seleka; Charmain Carrol; Kopano Sibeko; Lerato Dumse; Lesego Tlhwale; Maureen Velile Majola; Nation Mokoena; Nqobile ZL, Baitiri Lumka Seleka; Charmain Carrol; Kopano Sibeko; Maureen Velile Majola; Lesego Tlhwale; Lerato Dumse; Nation Mokoena; Nqobile Zungu; Rene Mathibe; Zanele Muholi, Constitution Hill, Maureen Velile Majola, SA Constitution, South African Constitution, Uncategorized, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela | 1 Comment

2014 May 21: Muholi presents a lecture on Black Queer Born Frees in SA

Posted on May 24, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Where: Bremen University (Art & Design) department Country: Germany When: 21/05/2014 The guest lecture and workshop was part of the hon. professorship duties. See previous for details on the link below. 2013 Nov. 4: From Market Photo Workshop to … Continue reading →

Posted in 'We live in fear' by Zanele Muholi & HRW, Beauty, Curative rapes, Democracy, German, Human Rights Watch, LGBTI community, Life, Life Stories, Maureen Velile Majola, Our lives in the picture, Photos by Lulu Mendelova, We Love Photography, Zulu is a South African language | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

2013 June 21: Yesterday’s Reality Check

Posted on June 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Breakfast dialogue: Reality check: Understanding the lives of sexual minority women in South Africa. – Is lack of knowledge and misunderstandings causing sensationalism and victimhood in the media? Each time we are represented by outsiders, we are merely seen as … Continue reading →

Posted in Abantu, Activism, Another Approach Is Possible, Art Solidarity, Arts, As we are, Before You, Contributors, Crea(c)tive senses, Cultural activists, Evidence, Exposure, Feminism, Forum for Women Development (FOKUS), Inkanyiso media, Intellectualism, Landsforeningen for Lesbiske, Lesbian Love Is Possible in South Africa, Love, Maureen Velile Majola, Norwegian Student and Academics International Assistance Fund (SAIH), Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visualizing public spaces, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures, Youth voices, Zanele Muholi | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

2013 June 21: The Princess of Norway pitched just for Muholi

Posted on June 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola As we gathered at the Kunstplass 5 gallery waiting for the Crown Princess of Norway, Mette-Marit to arrive. The Princess made a special trip to the gallery just to meet Zanele Muholi and see the ‘I See Rainbows’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Art Solidarity, As we are, Before You, Celebrating Youth Month in SA, Collaborations, Collectivism, Community Mobilizing, Connections, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Creative Writing, Cultural activists, Documentation; Filming; Photography; Community, Education, Exposure, Feminism, Forum for Women Development (FOKUS), Friendships, Give credits where it is due, Homosexuality, Inkanyiso crew, Inkanyiso media, Institution, Intellectualism, Interpretation, Lack of Resources, Love, Maureen Velile Majola, Media works, Norwegian Student and Academics International Assistance Fund (SAIH), Organizations, Our lives in the picture, Power of the Voice, Presentations, ReClaim Your Activism, Records and histories, South Africa, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visualizing public spaces, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Writing is a Right, Youth voices, Zanele Muholi | Tagged , , , | 21 Comments

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 →

Posted in 1in9, Activism, Anger, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Solidarity, Articles, Arts, As we are, Before You, Black Lesbians, Collectivism, Community, Connections, Contributors, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Creative Writing, Evidence, Exposure, Expression, Family, Father figure, Gender naming, Grand(father)hood, Gratitude, Love, Maureen Velile Majola, Paternal love, Power of the Voice, Praying, Readings, Records and histories, Relationships, South Africa, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Where & Who is Justice?, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | 8 Comments