Category Archives: Performance

2013 March 28: Feather Awards (re)viewed

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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2013 March 20: 25 Pricks

   ‘The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it…’ -Rosanne Barr- ———————————————————————————————————————————— 250ml vodka 25 needles Thread No, this is not a shopping list for an alcoholic tailor. Part of setting up … Continue reading

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2013 Feb. 25: Another Soul Lost

I received your news, but I did not cry! Am coming But not today When we see you, I won’t cry I’ll remember you like your mothers footsteps Home is far Heaven is closer Rejoice for my sake, peaceful my … Continue reading

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2013 Mar. 3: 7 Years on… the struggles continues

by Ntsiki Cassie Dlamini In memory of Zoliswa Nkonyana (19), who was stoned to death in Khayelitsha in 2006. _____________________ Your piercing stares uncloth me Whilst your nasty comments dehumanize and humiliate me Your laughs behind my back drove me, … Continue reading

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Xana Nyilenda’s birthday

  http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200738153675888&set=vb.1223456677&type=2&theater Xana’s birthday @home in P Section Umlazi, Durban captured by Themba Vilakazi.

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2012 Nov. 20: Mourning on commission

by Christie ‘FossilSoul’ van Zyl © 2012                                                 Even with our roots tracing back to Ubuntu… None of my compassion dares trace back to you; But I felt your spirit wrench in agony as they butchered your soul, for your … Continue reading

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