Category Archives: Power of the Arts

2014 Jan.15: African Leadership Academy seminar

Posted on January 16, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Yaya Mavundla &…

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2014 Jan. 5: High Fashion at Muntuza’s funeral in KwaThema

Posted on January 7, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Yaya Mavundla Over the years people’s lifestyle and believes have changed completely. The Western culture has taken over with so many fashion boutiques we have been introduced to.  Freedom of expression through clothing and so many accessible designers has … Continue reading →

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2013 Jan. 5: ‘Just give me one round of sex, girls won’t satisfy you.’ – Perpetrator

Posted on January 5, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse On the 1st January 2014 around 3pm, Sonto Mokoena (30) was sitting in Phiri section, Soweto with her cousins and friends she grew up with having celebrating New Year. They were having so much fun, and then … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 23: Jingle bells for Trans-Bi-Gay-Les this Christmas…

Posted on December 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Yaya Mavundla I remember two decades ago when I was 5 years old; I didn’t know what Christmas meant. All I knew was that my granny will buy me nice clothes. On Christmas day we would go to church, … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 6: IDEA dialogue on strategies of activism with Southern African activists

Posted on December 17, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

International IDEA (Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance) 2013: Africa Programme at the Workshop on “Strategies to overcome Political Exclusion-Lessons from Southern Africa” held in Pretoria, South Africa. by Jeremiah Sepotokele The International IDEA (Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance) … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 3: A Queer African Reader book

Posted on December 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Dear Friend, If you are interested in reviewing QAR, kindly write to Sokari Ekine: sokari@blacklooks.org Thank you!

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Jaw-dropping beauties at the Miss Gay Lesbian Soweto 2013 semi-finals

Posted on November 28, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photo Album by Akhona Hailele & Zanele Muholi/ Inkanyiso When:  8th Nov. 2013 Where:  Uncle Tom Hall, Soweto Who:  MCee’d by Yaya & Lebo Organized by Tumi, Penny, Letebele, Fino… Finals to be held on the 7th Dec. 2013   … Continue reading →

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2013 Nov. 10: I can never forget

Posted on November 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola   That night you made me stay up so you can pour out your heart When you reminded me of all my mistakes When the age gap played it significant role again The reminder The constant … Continue reading →

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2013 Nov. 9: Ayanda & Nhlanhla’s wedding

Posted on November 18, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  … Seven (7) days later Photos by Lebo Ntladi   It was in 2011 during their vacation in Cape Town when Nhlanhla Moremi made a promised to marry Ayanda Magoloza in 2 years. 2013 came and Moremi finished paying … Continue reading →

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2013 Nov. 8: Great performance at the Ms Gay Soweto 2013 Semi Finals

Posted on November 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Lebo Ntladi (08.11.2013) Where: Uncle Tom Hall, Soweto. Johanneburg What: Miss Gay Soweto Semi-finals Finals to be held on the 7th Dec. 2013 at Soweto Theatre.   About the photographer   Kelebogile Ntladi was born in Soweto and … Continue reading →

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