Category Archives: Textualizing Our Own Lives

2014 May 29: No title

Posted on May 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  I found myself lost. Unable to find home. A warm safe place that lived in the depths of her gaze with walls that echo her unforgettable scent. It haunts me, her scent. It seems she left it behind just … Continue reading →

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2014 May 10: Unrequited love

Posted on May 24, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Bonolo Mokua   I could never hold her hand Though I would always get lost in her eyes, I could never hold her hand In fear that everyone would see that I am madly in love with her And … Continue reading →

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2014 May 15: Shameless You

Posted on May 20, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola In your search for Love In all the people who are loved Who are in stable relationships You’ve had to smile and laugh with their partners only to ease the guilt in your bitchy heart Everyone … Continue reading →

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2014 May 13: “Making love to it”

Posted on May 13, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lebohang ‘Leptie’ Phume   Based on the 12th April 2014 photo shoot experience in Parktown, Johannesburg I have never imagined myself behind the camera, instructing or photographing. But that perception changed few weeks ago when I found myself watching … Continue reading →

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2014 May 2: ‘Within our chaos and contradictions…”

Posted on May 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Smanga Shange © Photos by Zanele Muholi (02 May 2014)   What: Full Moon Where:  Joburg Theatre till 11th May 2014 ‘The best part was the last act, specifically when there was a war between a man and … Continue reading →

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2014 March 30: “A woman I’m going to marry”

Posted on April 18, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Buli Vimbelela On the 30th of March 2014 a crowd of people gathered in Zola, Soweto to witness Promise Mavundla and Sanele Shabangu’s umqomiswano (engagement), a gathering which many were unsure of, but had piqued their interest nonetheless. There … Continue reading →

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2014 April 5: ‘Sifela i Ayikho’ photos

Posted on April 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  L-R: Jelena Kuljic and Maureen Velile Majola at backstage before their performance at Studio 44, Constanza Macras in Berlin last night.      Jelena Kuljic about to sing “Senzeni na?”  Maureen Majola lit the candles and prayed hard… God … Continue reading →

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2014 April 1: This is not April fool but our reality

Posted on April 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  … A photo of the day by Zanele Muholi, featuring Maureen Velile Majola rehearsing ‘Sifela i Ayikho’ to be performed at Constanza Macras STUDIO 44, BERLIN on Sat. , 5th April 2014. More photos to be added later…

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2014 March 21: The critical work of a critic

Posted on April 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

The task of a writer engaging with the work of artists and activists is an important one. The critic does not only draw attention to the work of particular people but provides a way for readers and viewers to translate … Continue reading →

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2014 March 28: What we did is history now

Posted on March 27, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

      © Zanele Muholi Where:  San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Country:  United States Featuring:  Selaelo ‘Sly’ Mannya and Valerie Thomas When:  14th March 2014 Camera used:  Canon 6D with 85mm lens. f stop: 2.8 How: The photos were … Continue reading →

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