Category Archives: South Africa

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 23: Intraview II

Posted on April 23, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

a series … featuring Kopano Sibeko as part of Inkanyiso visual productions

Posted in Expression, South Africa, Victims, Violence, Women who have sex with Women | Tagged | 9 Comments

2013 April 21: A piece of Me

Posted on April 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Star Kool Maybe love did live here once upon a time. When the sky was still blue and less invaded. When the grass was still green and natural. When the air still smelt fresh and less polluted. I long … Continue reading →

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2013 April 16: Not just a handsome butch lesbian

Posted on April 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Kopano Sibeko A smile that warms up the room and a walk that encourages a stare, Cordelia Mfazwe fondly known as ‘Collen’ is out-spoken. She greets me shyly as she plays with her cap to avoid eye contact. She … Continue reading →

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2013 April 17: Collen’s black & white album

Posted on April 18, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

photos by Collen Mfazwe Camera used:  Canon 60D with zoom lens EF-S 18-135mm f stop 1:3.5-5.6 IS … as part of 2013 Photo XP, offered by Inkanyiso media, Johannesburg. See more info on: 2012 Photo XP __________________ About Inkanyiso student photographer … Continue reading →

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2013 April 15: Hate

Posted on April 16, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Moira Khumalo Biography I’m from Ladysmith, came to JHB few years ago. I was a sterling sonnet writer at school, never wrote anything outside of pain or trauma, which helped me heal with my challenges as a crippled child … Continue reading →

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2013 April 15: Even…!!!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Even if life has given up on you, that doesn’t mean give up on yourself. Even if the dreams you have don’t make sense to you, don’t stop dreaming. Even if you feel like you don’t have a vision, that … Continue reading →

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2013 April 2: Visuals from VMCI 2013 Easter weekend

Posted on April 16, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Charmain Carrol & Nqobile Zungu Related article by Lerato Dumse 2013 April 2: Do good even when faced with difficulties and Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI)

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2013 March 28: Inkanyiso members at work

Posted on April 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

L-R: Thuli & Lerato L-R: Ricki & Chuma L-R: Muholi, TP, Ntombi & Lesego L-R: Charmain, Ricki & Chuma L-R: Ntombi & Lesego L-R: Malik and Botshabelo Visuals by Nqobile Zungu captured at the HIVOS LGBTI activists capacity building training … Continue reading →

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2013 April 10: Another black lesbian activist has fallen

Posted on April 11, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Report by Christie van Zyl As fellow South Africans especially members of African National Congress commemorates 20 years of Chris Hani’s brutal killing in Boksburg, Johannesburg (April 10, 2013). Freegender members, allies and the black lesbian community at large gathered … Continue reading →

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