Category Archives: Solidarity

2015 July 10: How it all started

Posted on July 14, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Sharon “Sicka” Mthunzi It all started with a ‘selfie’ captured using my cell phone. I remember I used to look in the mirror with a phone on my left hand, and take pictures of myself. Before the birth of … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 16: VMCI is a home away from home

Posted on February 18, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Tinashe Wakapila Red, Black and White are always the best definition of love and sharing. On February 15, members of Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI) looked bright, while wearing these colours. They were commemorating Valentine’s Day, which was celebrated … Continue reading →

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2015 Jan. 3: I dropped out of the closet many times

Posted on January 13, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

“It is a story about my coming out, its more significant than any part of my life history” Being who I am should not compromise who you are. The road to coming out was not easy. I was born in … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 22: Paris meets Aurora Young Female Photographers

Posted on October 22, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Thobe Gumede It is Tuesday, 21st Oct. 2014 in the afternoon at Aurora GHS where guest speakers come and share expertise with young photographers. The interaction started with a traditional icebreaker, a good meal, brought by the visitor for … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 7: Rain without You

Posted on October 7, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  You’re not here tonight You chose to send me the rain though When it rains without you, I still feel you When it rains you are usually the first to smile and find peace no matter how crazy life … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 7: Robbed while shooting

Posted on October 7, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse A day meant to be filled with photography adventure which is historical educational turned bad, when three photographers were robbed of their camera, on  the 10th July 2014 in Soweto. Lindeka Qampi (45) facilitator, Thando Methane (17) … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 9: Celebrating Women

Posted on September 15, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

By Lerato Malibe-Ntlatlane As we know that August is women’s month. We celebrate who we are as women; we celebrate the battles we have won. We celebrate the strength that God has given us, despite the pains. We celebrate women … 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 Aug. 23: “How long will lesbians and gays be killed? “

Posted on August 25, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

An opinion by T. Mathe It is quite obvious that they have not forgotten about us. They still hunt us down. It was a bit quite and now they are back. How long should we visualize this in a form … 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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