Category Archives: Power of the Voice

2013 Aug. 13: Indlovukazi

Posted on August 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Ukushona komuntu yinto encane Uthi usacabanga ukuthi unaye Phatha phatha akasekho I’ve lived with a Queen in her own castle Many would think she’s Royalty because she had all the bodyguards in the world She served as my therapist I … Continue reading →

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2013 July 31: Highlights from World Outgames Human Rights conference and after

Posted on August 11, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Dikeledi Sibanda, Kopano Sibeko & Lesego Tlhwale representing FEW and Inkanyiso… Antwerp, BELGIUM. Reflections on Antwerp trip to be posted later. Related articles 2013 August 9: For the love of sport activism and 2013 Aug. 6: Invisibility of black … Continue reading →

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2013 August 9: For the love of sport activism

Posted on August 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Dikeledi Sibanda Where: Antwerp, Belgium What: 2013 World Outgames When: 31 July – 11 Aug. First of let me acknowledge the National Women’s Day to all the women in South Africa, it is hard for me to say Happy … Continue reading →

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2013 July 31: No title

Posted on July 31, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I lay here, in pain tossing and turning waiting for the birth of my daughter. I try to lift my head but it won’t get off the pillow, as my body starts to give way my abdominals go numb. It’s … Continue reading →

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2013 July 28: Yesterday

Posted on July 28, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Yesterday I met someone. He was a perfect image wrapped around in sex appeal oozing from his dreadlocked hair follicles down to the sole of his shoe I caught him with my smile and he, in turn caught me with … Continue reading →

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2013 July 24: Black Lawyers Association’s Queer agenda

Posted on July 25, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

There were so many questions but limited time after the panelists, Noma Phakade (GALA) and Chief Justice Edwin Cameron presented their work to a group of law students at Wits University. Dominic Khumalo, founding member of BLA took the last … Continue reading →

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2013 July 20: I’ve lived with her for years

Posted on July 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I’ve been there before Allowed it to rule my life I gave in to it Let it take full control of my entire being Once upon a life I lost all self conscience my body was ruled by a force … Continue reading →

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2013 July 19: Muholi’s birthday and wishes

Posted on July 19, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… the beat goes on and we are growing together bafowethu.

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2013 July 16: Mo(u)rning in progress @ 26

Posted on July 17, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Where: Thokoza township, Johannesburg What: Three (3) days after Duduzile Zozo’s burial When: 16/07/2013 How many: 24 participants excluding taxi drivers. Who: Mostly black lesbians and gays… Camera used:  Canon 6D with zoom lens EF-S 85 mm lens  1:1.8 Previous by/ featuring … Continue reading →

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2013 July 15: The virus has become a silent relative

Posted on July 15, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Kopano Sibeko “It’s amazing how the death of someone can also be a blessing” shares Thembela ‘Terra’ Dick. She walks me on a tale of how her sister, Thembi Ngubane’s memorial service was the day her life really started. … Continue reading →

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