Category Archives: Queer poetics

2013 March 8: Public Event announcement

Posted on March 8, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Inkanyiso, in association with the Goethe Institute, presents @ 25, an event to commemorate the lives of Buhle Msibi (1981 – 2006) and Busi Sigasa (1981 – 2007), black lesbian cultural activists, who both passed away at the tender age of … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 25: Another Soul Lost

Posted on March 6, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

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

Posted on March 3, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

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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2013 Feb. 28: Simply it

Posted on March 2, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Mandisa Mchiza (c) 2013I’m comfortable with who I am…. Yes I am Irrespective of the constraints I’m given by society… Yes there are I’m not hurt nor will I say I am… Yes it is what it is As … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 27: Melody

Posted on February 28, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Sebenzile © 2012 All I wanted was to know her name, Know her dreams and erase her shame. Love her mess, and help craft her joy, Kiss her hand, and be with her even when I am alone. I … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 10: Parts

Posted on February 28, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Andiswa Dlamini Part 1  (you spoke) Before you spoke to me Uttered any words, I had no expectations of you And you had non of me But when I thought of you I thought of you as a human … Continue reading →

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