Category Archives: Relationships

2013 May 6: Archiving Noxolo Nogwaza’s funeral

Posted on May 6, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… this documentary was produced in 2011 when we buried Noxolo Nogwaza in KwaThema, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg. She was a 24 year old mother of two children who were then orphaned by hate crime related incident. It is in different languages: … Continue reading →

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2013 March 15: Inkanyiso @ 2013 SAFTA s

Posted on May 5, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

The 7th edition of the South African Film & Television Awards (SAFTA) Photo album Venue: Gallagher Estate, Johannesburg Dates: 15 & 16 March 2013 … by Nqobile Zungu Inkanyiso media represented by Charmain Carrol, Maureen Velile Majola and Nqobile Zungu penetrated the … Continue reading →

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2013 April 5: Video from private night vigil ceremony

Posted on May 3, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… conducted by some Inkanyiso members. Women’s Gaol, Constitution Hill. Braamfontein, Johannesburg _______________ Video archive. Captured with Canon 60D camera + EF lens 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Related links 2013 March 8: Public Event announcement

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2013 April 3: Reflecting on InterSexions

Posted on May 1, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Thulielove Gifted Hands Sodumo I was watching the episode of interseXions with my family last night, they were all fuming about the abuse we lesbians suffer under the hands of the community, I shared the same sentiments….but.. I kept having … Continue reading →

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2013 April 21: Living a legacy is always better than leaving a legacy

Posted on April 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Kopano Sibeko Greeted with an everlasting smile by a body that doesn’t seem to age, Phumla Rose Masuku welcomes us to her home. Present is Phumla’s life partner Nombulelo ‘Bulie’ Vimbelela. For a person in her mid 30s Masuku expresses … Continue reading →

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2013 April 11: Your kiss. Our touch. My Muse

Posted on April 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christie FossilSoul  You remember the times when I would Kiss your neck and suck your nipples until you can’t breathe… I like taking my time tracing the contours of your body with my lips… REWIND, wait, wait, wait… I … Continue reading →

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2013 April 24: Noxolo Nogwaza’s fading memory

Posted on April 26, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Exactly two years after her tragic killing, Noxolo Nogwaza‘s family and friends are still searching for answers. Ekurhuleni Pride Organizing Committee (EPOC) together with Amnesty International hosted a commemoration service on Wednesday, 24th April 2013. The day … Continue reading →

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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 18: The last three months before dying

Posted on April 18, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Sade Langa 28/03/2009 this was a very hopeful day for me. I remember waking up in the morning, it was Friday and I was in a weekend mood. This day was blazing hot and I just felt really good. I … Continue reading →

Posted in ARV's, Black Lesbians and HIV/ AIDS in South Africa, CD4 count, Complicated Lesbian Relationships, Connections, Creating awareness, Death, HiV/AIDS in South Africa, Inner feelings, Lack of Resources, Lesbian negotiating sex with an HIV + lesbian, Life Stories, Love, Rape, Readings, Relationships, Tuberculosis (TB), Visual history, Women who have sex with Women | Tagged | 18 Comments