Category Archives: South Africa

2013 Aug. 13: Indlovukazi

Posted on August 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Ukushona komuntu yinto encane Uthi usacabanga ukuthi unaye Phatha phatha akasekho I’ve lived with a Queen in her own castle Many would think she’s Royalty because she had all the bodyguards in the world She served as my therapist I … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Power of the Voice, South Africa, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, We were (t)here, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | Tagged | 2 Comments

2013 Aug. 1: The 2012 Eastern Cape Pride that was

Posted on August 1, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

They say pictures speak louder than words. For those who were there at the 2012 Eastern Cape Pride, see yourselves and likenesses in the pics and kindly caption wherever possible. Thanks to Zamanguni Mzimela & partner for the invitation and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abantu, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Solidarity, Black Lesbians, Community, Community Mobilizing, Connections, Creating awareness, Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape LGBTI, Evidence, Exposure, Family support, Give credits where it is due, Homosexuality, Human rights, Inkanyiso media, Lack of Resources, Lesbian Love Is Possible in South Africa, Our lives in the picture, Photo album, Photography, Queer visibility, Records and histories, Society, South Africa, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visualizing public spaces, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Writing is a Right, Zamanguni Mzimela, Zanele Muholi | 6 Comments

2013 July 31: Contrast of love and hate

Posted on August 1, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I want you to know how hate feels like against the contrast of love… I want you to know what making love feels like against the contrast of being fucked, ripped apart until you reach a moment where you question … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Solidarity, Black Lesbians & Allies Against Hate Crimes, Contributors, God's will, Hate Crimes, Lesbian Love Is Possible in South Africa, Prayer, South Africa, Visualizing public spaces, We Are You, Writing is a Right | Tagged | 6 Comments

2013 July 30: 30 Days later no arrests yet for Duduzile Zozo’s murder

Posted on July 30, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Today marks exactly 30 days since Duduzile Zozo’s murder. Related article 2013 July 20: The video of Duduzile Zozo’s funeral and 2013 July 13: Picturing Duduzile Zozo’s funeral and 2013 July 10: Chaotic memorial service for Duduzile and 2013 July … Continue reading →

Posted in Family support, South Africa, Victims, Violence, Visual history | Tagged | 2 Comments

2013 July 29: Education, Queer Youth, Hate Crimes: So where to from here?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Jeremiah Sepotokele* Hate crimes have destroyed many lives and communities in South Africa today. As we reflect on lives that have been affected, the tragic story of the late Duduzile Zozo continues to haunt me. It is no secret … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Black Lesbians, Collective, Comment, Empowerment, Expression, Gender naming, Legal, legislature, Public spaces, Queer Edutainment, Queer Youth, Readings, ReClaim Your Activism, Records and histories, Relationships, Society, Socio-economic, South Africa, Victims, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Where & Who is Justice?, Wits University | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

2013 July 26: I met my love at a lesbian funeral

Posted on July 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

…being consoled by my butch lover’s friend made so much sense. even the tears i shed over two weeks before her burial disappeared in a moment. friends and family members were bitching about how quick i moved on or lent … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Antwerp, Belgium, Characters, Collaborations, Collectivism, Cultural activists, Documentation; Filming; Photography; Community, Films, Friendships, Gender naming, Gender performance, Hope, Networking, Our lives in the picture, Performance, Portrait, Questions & Answers, South Africa, Visual history | Tagged , | 13 Comments

2013 July 26: Muholi wins another award

Posted on July 26, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… this time it is the local one issued in absentia by Glamour magazine. Sibonelo Muholi received it on behalf of Zanele. Read more about The 6th Annual Glamour of the Year Awards 2013   Latest article and interview featuring … Continue reading →

Posted in South Africa, Women who have sex with Women, Writing is a Right | Tagged | 2 Comments

2013 July 23: I shot the innocent cows

Posted on July 25, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Am still trying to find the truths of what cows means to all of us, as consumers… Please share your thoughts and  help with captions wherever possible. photos by Zanele Muholi (2013.07.22) Location: Colenso, KwaZulu Natal Cameras used:  Canon 6D … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, As we are, KwaZulu Natal, Performing rituals, South Africa, Visual history, Writing is a Right | Tagged , | 4 Comments

2013 July 24: Letters of support for @ 25 from fellow activists and allies

Posted on July 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

On 21st March 2013, Inkanyiso sent out invitation letters and call for help to different organisations to host @25 event to commemoration the lives of Busi Sigasa & Buhle Msibi.  Some responded to the call by sending letters of support. … Continue reading →

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2013 July 20: Lesbian samaritans reaches out to the Zozo family

Posted on July 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

It is a exactly a week since we buried Duduzile Zozo in Thokoza. Two young black lesbian couple,  Andile Tlouw & Twana Zungu, who attended the funeral were so touched by the family’s desperation for help. They then contacted Inkanyiso … Continue reading →

Posted in Inkanyiso media, Johannesburg, Media works, murdered, Networking, Our lives in the picture, ReClaim Your Activism, Records and histories, South Africa, Townships, Visual history, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, We Are You, We Care, Women who have sex with Women, Writing is a Right, Youth voices, Zanele Muholi | Tagged | 10 Comments