Category Archives: Records and histories

2013 April 20: Inkanyiso online reaches +100 posts and more than 26 000 views within 3 months

Posted on April 23, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

 by Baitiri Lumka Seleka On the 19 April 2013, Inkanyiso.org celebrated 100 blog postings in less than three months of being active. The blog was created on the 4th February 2013, and has items ranged from news articles, creative writings, … Continue reading →

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2013 April 19: Inkanyiso crew and friends

Posted on April 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

 … celebrates Inkanyiso’s +100 posts and more than 25 000 views since February 4th, 2013. Top Row L-R: Donna Smith, Nqobile Zungu, Maureen Majola, Charmain Carrol, Muholi Muholi, Nqobile Mntambo, Lerato Matshidiso Middle Row L-R: Thabi Mkhwanazi, Belu-kazi Nkala, Collen … Continue reading →

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2013 April 16: Not just a handsome butch lesbian

Posted on April 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Kopano Sibeko A smile that warms up the room and a walk that encourages a stare, Cordelia Mfazwe fondly known as ‘Collen’ is out-spoken. She greets me shyly as she plays with her cap to avoid eye contact. She … Continue reading →

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2013 April 15: Even…!!!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Even if life has given up on you, that doesn’t mean give up on yourself. Even if the dreams you have don’t make sense to you, don’t stop dreaming. Even if you feel like you don’t have a vision, that … Continue reading →

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2013 April 13: Umtshato wesini esinye!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Umtshato wesini esinye; libhongo, ligugu kubatu bawo; Luyolo kubabulali bafumana ukuphumla; Luzuko kwabawuzondayo; Unzima kubanikazi bawo; Ungwalisekile ziintsikelelo zikaThixo; Uzele kukuqonda nokuqondana; Ngumtshato nje onguwo; Kodwa ukubulawa nohlaselo kukutya kubo! Thixo kwasemandulo wawuseka; Wathi makubekho ukuthandana Kukholoswe ngoYehova! Amasiko nezithethe … Continue reading →

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2013 April 12: Bros B4 Ho’s at the OIA film festival opening

Posted on April 12, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

On the 12th April 2013 Inkanyiso crew and I attended the annual South African Gay & Lesbian Film Festival hosted by Out In Africa (OIA) in Johannesburg. The event that has been hosted annually for the past 20 years wasn’t … Continue reading →

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2013 April 10: Another black lesbian activist has fallen

Posted on April 11, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Report by Christie van Zyl As fellow South Africans especially members of African National Congress commemorates 20 years of Chris Hani’s brutal killing in Boksburg, Johannesburg (April 10, 2013). Freegender members, allies and the black lesbian community at large gathered … Continue reading →

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2011 May 11: Inkanyiso in solidarity with African human rights defenders

Posted on April 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Kampala, UGANDA Human rights defenders; Activists and allies singing ‘We are the World’, the night when Anti-homosexuality Bill was thrown out of the parliament. A video produced live by Inkanyiso (2011)

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2013 April 2: He loves us all, just go to church and find God

Posted on April 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse When you stand outside while the church service is in action, you will assume that Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI) is a typical church. Its only when you walk in that your eyes are greeted with an … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 8, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I take photographs to remember those who cannot speak freely and to be remembered. I believe photography to be my first language, a calling that I received from my ancestors so that I could voice my issues and concerns. Whatever … Continue reading →

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