Category Archives: South African townships

2014 Jan. 29: South Africa’s New Mo(u)rning

Posted on February 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

   by Bridget Ngcobo What does it mean to be living in post apartheid South Africa? Does it mean, as the name of the generation alludes that we are (re)born free? Are our eyes open to the colors and sounds … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan.9: “Enforcing my existence!”

Posted on January 31, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Edited by Fikile Mazambani AneIe Khaba is a young black woman, born in Heidelburg on the 30th of May 1992 and was raised in Springs, Kwa-Thema. She lived with her parents and would spend time at her grandmothers’ as well until 2012 when … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 24: Through Artwork We Shall Succeed

Posted on December 25, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

PORTFOLIO I by Ayanda Zulu The late Mr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela will forever be remembered (2013) I am honored to be amongst the artists who took time and passion to do a painting of one of the most respected icons … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 19: “The Life of a Lesbian”

Posted on December 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Who said being lesbian is not normal? Who said homosexuality is a disease? Who said I am a mistake? Why can’t people accept my ‘lifestyle’ My sexual preference doesn’t change the fact that I’m human. Who gave people the right … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 17: LGBTI agenda reflected at a Human Rights lawyers conference

Posted on December 19, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  by Jeremiah Sepotokele   2013 Oct. 4:  Wits University, Johannesburg. South Africa. The Wits Student Law Journal for Southern Africa hosted a conference “Incendo on the 4th of October 2013 at the Chalsty Centre at the Wits School of … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 15: Photos from the funeral of the recently murdered lesbian in Ratanda

Posted on December 18, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Who: Maleshwane Emely Radebe Identity: Black Lesbian Born : 25th Aug. 1977 Murdered on: 7th Dec. 2013 Buried on: 14th Dec. 2013 Buried Where : Ekuthuleni Graveyard, Ext. 23 Residence: Ratanda, Johannesburg. South Africa What: Sustained a stab wound and … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 8: Well organised beauty pageant with less audience

Posted on December 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

2013 Miss Gay Lesbian Soweto pageant   by Lerato Dumse   The Miss Gay and Lesbian Soweto pageant is an idea born in the year 2000 and was turned into an annual event, until 2006. Then the strain of using … Continue reading →

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2013 Nov. 11: Researching Resilience

Posted on November 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  A journey of research on Black lesbians in South Africa and finding hope by Bridget Ngcobo In January of 2012 I ventured to Katlehong, a township in Johannesburg to conduct ethnographic research on Black South African lesbian activism, with … Continue reading →

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