Category Archives: Organizations

2013 May 6: Archiving Noxolo Nogwaza’s funeral

Posted on May 6, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… this documentary was produced in 2011 when we buried Noxolo Nogwaza in KwaThema, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg. She was a 24 year old mother of two children who were then orphaned by hate crime related incident. It is in different languages: … 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

Posted in Baitiri Lumka Seleka; Charmain Carrol; Kopano Sibeko; Maureen Velile Majola; Lesego Tlhwale; Lerato Dumse; Nation Mokoena; Nqobile Zungu; Rene Mathibe; Zanele Muholi, Black Lesbians and HIV/ AIDS in South Africa, Creating awareness, Documentation; Filming; Photography; Community, Education, Exposure, Expression, Feminist Art, Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW), Hate Crimes, Health, HiV/AIDS in South Africa, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inkanyiso media, Interpretation, Johannesburg, Know Your SA Queer History, Lack of Resources, Lesbian Love Is Possible in South Africa, Life Stories, Love, Networking, Organizations, Our lives in the picture, Power of the Voice, Readings, Records and histories, Relationships, South Africa, Victims, Violence, Visual history, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures | Tagged | 2 Comments

2012 LGBT Recognition Awards Photo Album

Posted on May 2, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

photos by Lerato Maduna & Inkanyiso media Related article 2012 December 27: on 2012 LGBTI Recognition awards Posted on March 11, 2013 by inkanyiso2009 A personal reflection by Maureen Velile Majola It was a hot summer day in October 2012 when I received … Continue reading →

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2013 April 24: Abantu by Nqobile Zungu

Posted on April 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… at Noxolo Nogwaza’s commemoration in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni. Johannesburg. Related articles 2013 April 24: Noxolo Nogwaza’s fading memory

Posted in Abantu, Connections, Contributors, Creating awareness, EPOC on Inkanyiso, Exposure, Expression, Faith, Family, Inkanyiso media, Johannesburg, Organizations, Our lives in the picture, Townships, Victims, Violence, Visual history, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures | 3 Comments

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 19: Inkanyiso crew and friends

Posted on April 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

 … celebrates Inkanyiso’s +100 posts and more than 25 000 views since February 4th, 2013. Top Row L-R: Donna Smith, Nqobile Zungu, Maureen Majola, Charmain Carrol, Muholi Muholi, Nqobile Mntambo, Lerato Matshidiso Middle Row L-R: Thabi Mkhwanazi, Belu-kazi Nkala, Collen … Continue reading →

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2013 April 16: Not just a handsome butch lesbian

Posted on April 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Kopano Sibeko A smile that warms up the room and a walk that encourages a stare, Cordelia Mfazwe fondly known as ‘Collen’ is out-spoken. She greets me shyly as she plays with her cap to avoid eye contact. She … Continue reading →

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2013 April 2: Visuals from VMCI 2013 Easter weekend

Posted on April 16, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Charmain Carrol & Nqobile Zungu Related article by Lerato Dumse 2013 April 2: Do good even when faced with difficulties and Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI)

Posted in Abantu, Activism, Before You, Connections, Creating awareness, Exposure, Expression, Faith, Family, Holy Spirit, Homosexuality, Networking, Organizations, South Africa, Visual history, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures | Tagged | 5 Comments

2013 March 28: Inkanyiso members at work

Posted on April 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

L-R: Thuli & Lerato L-R: Ricki & Chuma L-R: Muholi, TP, Ntombi & Lesego L-R: Charmain, Ricki & Chuma L-R: Ntombi & Lesego L-R: Malik and Botshabelo Visuals by Nqobile Zungu captured at the HIVOS LGBTI activists capacity building training … Continue reading →

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2013 April 10: Another black lesbian activist has fallen

Posted on April 11, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Report by Christie van Zyl As fellow South Africans especially members of African National Congress commemorates 20 years of Chris Hani’s brutal killing in Boksburg, Johannesburg (April 10, 2013). Freegender members, allies and the black lesbian community at large gathered … Continue reading →

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