Category Archives: Records and histories

2014 Oct. 15: Dignified funeral for LGBTI and HIV activist

Posted on October 17, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Kind, compassionate, diligent and loving are some of the words used by speakers, to describe Musa Williams (47). How he performed his duties at work, and his activism fighting for the rights of LGBTI and HIV positive … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 30: Nature pains

Posted on October 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

(Isilumo the phasing) by Christie van Zyl   This month I let my period pain again But my periods are annoying me Just a note to you Godperson that created us My periods come with nausea, headaches & hectic emotional … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 28: An emotional farewell for the recent victim of hate crime

Posted on September 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Lindeka Qampi and Zanele Muholi   It is a Sunday morning and like in most townships, the streets of Daveyton township are a buzz of activity. Many carry bibles, making their way to different churches. In … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 30: I’m a game changer, leader and activist

Posted on September 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  My name is Lesiba Mothibe also known as Lee. I was born on the 5 August 1984 in BBH (hospital’s name) now known as Tambo Memorial Hospital. I’m the first born and have two siblings a brother and sister. … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 30: Insightful analysis from the guest speaker

Posted on September 3, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

 by Lebo Mashifane On August 29, 2014, Lindeka Qampi, Zanele Muholi, Martha Qumba and myself visited Aurora Girls High School in Zola One, Soweto. It’s a school where Lindeka and Zanele are busy tutoring photography to some learners after school … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 23: Relatives and friends shed tears at Gift’s funeral and some fainted

Posted on August 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Lindeka Qampi When the casket carrying the body of Disebo Gift Makau (23), was lowered six feet underground at a Ventersdorp cemetery, in the North West, on August 23.     Family and friends … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 22: Photos from Disebo Gift Makau’s Memorial Service

Posted on August 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lindeka Qampi & Zanele Muholi Where: Stadium Hall, Ext. 2. VentersdorpCamera used:  Canon 6D with different lenses                                             … Continue reading →

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2014 July 26: What I want as a black lesbian youth

Posted on July 31, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

My name is Lebogang Mashifane, I’m 25 years old and I live with my mother in Kwa-Thema, east of Gauteng, South Africa. I have recently relocated from Cape Town, South Africa. I hold a Diploma in Multimedia Technology from CPUT … Continue reading →

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2014 July 26: “I was born this way and I cannot change the skin that I live in”

Posted on July 27, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

My name is Refilwe Pitso but am popularly known as ‘Fifi’. I was born and raised in Daveyton, Benoni in Johannesburg. I was born on the 27th of December 1991 and I was raised by my mother. She is a … Continue reading →

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2014 July 26: The luxury was on another level at the 2014 Design Indaba

Posted on July 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Five months later… by Yaya Mavundla How often does a black transwoman from the rural areas get to meet Victoria Beckham in person; have breakfast in the same restaurant with Carlos Santana, fly around Cape Town in a helicopter? … Continue reading →

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