Category Archives: Readings

2013 April 2: Do good even when faced with difficulties

Posted on April 10, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Nqobile Zungu Members of Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI) spent their weekend at camp Jonathan, Camperdown in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal. Perched up on a mountain, the camp is about an hour from Durban. It … Continue reading →

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2012 Nov. 20: Mourning on commission

Posted on February 26, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

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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2013 Feb. 24: Misinformed stereotypes among lesbians

Posted on February 25, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lesego Tlhwale I recently read a status update on facebook, supposedly written by a “femme lesbian”. The status had a lot of likes and comments concurring what the lady was saying. But to me this was a rather judgmental … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 24: Haunted by my past

Posted on February 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Had 2 glasses of wine so excuse me if I sound a bit too much for one read I was raped as a kid and I can only mention it here and now, so when you see me don’t ask … Continue reading →

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