Category Archives: South Africa

2016 June 2: Reflections galore at Pietermaritzburg F&P book launch

By Lerato Dumse Between signing books and figuring out the Johannesburg vs Pietermaritzburg (PMB) versions of IsiZulu, Faces and Phases (F&P) participants and attendants caught on like a house on fire during the latest F&P book launch. This is despite … Continue reading

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2016 May 14: Not Yet Free concert at Bassline

Text by Lebo Mashifane Photos by Tumi Nkopane The practicals of our PhotoXP have been exciting, they got even more exciting when we went to Joburg CBD. On Saturday 14 May 2016, we shot a concert hosted by 1Future. It … Continue reading

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2016 April 18: “I have never seen so many Queer people under one roof…”

by Thembisa Cordelia Mhlawuli We are all born with greatness within, of course greatness is determined by the grace of your services to others. Humanity stands to be the one greatness within, which allows one to see greatness and strive … Continue reading

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2016 April 24: “Only a few people really know my sadness

  Sunday, that was the day we saw each other again after so long. Somehow I wasn’t as smooth as I wanted to be, but there She was on my door step. We had a young chat; spoke about life, … Continue reading

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2016 March 25: VMCI unpacking the crucifixion of Jesus

Text by Lerato Dumse Photographs by Lizzy Muholi & Lindeka Qampi   Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI) held another successful annual three-day Easter Convention. Marianhill, founded by Abbot Francis is popularly known for its Roman Catholic presence was the town … Continue reading

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2016 April 2: Faces and Phases follow-ups

by Lerato Dumse The intercom from downstairs rings around 9am on Saturday April 2 2016 and Sandisiwe Dlamini quickly answers it. The security guard announces, “Ziyanda has arrived,” after Sandisiwe confirms that she is expected, the guard allows her in. … Continue reading

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2016 Feb. 7: Second Infinity award for South Africa

by Lerato Dumse It has been a good start to 2016 for Zanele Muholi, who is selected as an honouree for the 32nd annual Infinity Awards. The International Center of Photography (ICP) made the announcement beginning of February and the ceremony … Continue reading

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2016 Jan. 31 Best of Black Girls Only

Photo Album by Lindeka Qampi/ Inkanyiso media What: Black Girls Only Where:  Women’s Jail, Braamfontein, Con Hill When: 31.01.2016 Camera used: Canon 6d hand held                               … Continue reading

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2016 Jan. 31: Muholi’s upcoming mo(ve)ments

Feb. 2016: Announcements on upcoming exhibition, artist talk/lectures in the US Source:  Posters provided by hosts and partners       Previous lectures:   2015 Dec. 8:  Cultural exchange from Johannesburg to Sardinia   and   2015 Oct. 14:  Brief … Continue reading

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2015 Dec. 8: Cultural exchange from Johannesburg to Sardinia

by Lerato Dumse After spending nearly a week in Durban attending a conference with Feminists, Artists, Academics and Activists. On November 30 2015, collaborators and friends, Lindeka Qampi and Zanele Muholi, made their way to Italy. They are participating in … Continue reading

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