Category Archives: Time

2014 Dec. 14: The kiss that moved the church

Posted on December 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

© Photo by Charmain Carrol @ VMCI – Johannesburg Camera used:  Canon 60D with 75-300 mm lens   What: Bathini Dambuza & Portia Dludlu’s engagement ceremony Union blessed by Pastor Mazibuko       “I always prayed to get married … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 9: Exclusive Book Launch of Faces and Phases in Amsterdam

Posted on December 11, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Hosted by ZAM Magazine in Amsterdam, Netherlands Where:  ZAM, Tussen de Bogen 66,  Haarlemmerplein Tuesday, December 9 at 5:00pm photos by Valerie Thomas and Frederico                                … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 7: My eight weeks at Market Photo Workshop doing FC

Posted on December 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Smanga Shange Being at Market Photo Workshop was the best thing that ever happened to me, not only did I learnt about photography, I also found myself a new family – my classmates, my first real contacts in the … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 25: Faces and phases-embodying the freedom of being

Posted on December 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Book Review by Glenda Tambu Muzenda Faces and Phases (2006 – 2014) showcases resistance and courage from all corners of the country. From South Africa trailing into Canada, United Kingdom and the Netherlands, the threat of erasing sexualities of black … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 27: The night that was…

Posted on December 4, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

… with Miles Rutendo Tanhira (right) and Pendo James (left)  at SATS gym in Stockholm. Camera used:  Canon 6D with 50mm lens. © Photos by Zanele Muholi             Related links 2014 Nov. 27: “I am … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 29: Announcement – 2015 Light Work Artists-in-Residence

Posted on November 16, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

We Are Pleased to Announce The 2015 Light Work Artists-in-Residence Every year Light Work invites between twelve and fifteen artists to come to Syracuse to devote one month to creative projects. Over 400 artists have participated in Light Work’s Artist-in-Residence Program, … Continue reading →

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2014 May 8: “I was not aware that this project would be this big”

Posted on November 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Hlengiwe Amanda Nyandeni    My name is Hlengiwe Amanda Nyandeni, but I am better known as China.  I consider myself as a fun, sweet and lovely  individual to be around other people.  I was born on the 15th July … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 31: Visiting Queer families and friends

Posted on November 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  2014 Oct. 23:  The day we visited the Simelane family in KwaThema. In the picture is Lerato Dumse, Mally Simelane (Eudy’s mother) and Zanele Muholi.   2014 Oct. 23: Lindeka Qampi photographing the three as we continued with our … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 29: Court Beat: Suspected lesbian killers remain behind bars

Posted on October 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Sthembiso Yende made her third appearance at the Tsakane Magistrates court on October 27, facing a charge of murder. The 20-year-old is accused of fatally stabbing Phumzile Nkosi (27) a lesbian mother of two boys. Sthembiso has … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 15: A letter to my Mom

Posted on October 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Sibahle Nkumbi Sometimes I feel that we get so caught up on our same gender love and forget about where we come from… That sacred and safe space is ever forgotten. We hardly give a bunch of roses to … Continue reading →

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