Category Archives: Togetherness

2014 Oct. 7: Robbed while shooting

Posted on October 7, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse A day meant to be filled with photography adventure which is historical educational turned bad, when three photographers were robbed of their camera, on  the 10th July 2014 in Soweto. Lindeka Qampi (45) facilitator, Thando Methane (17) … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 2: Long trip to Cape Town from Johannesburg

Posted on October 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album by Nonhlanhla Maluleka (17) from Aurora Girls High – 2014 Photo XP young female photographers…   Passing De Doorns informal settlements on way to Cape Town       De Doorns II   Breasted mountains of the Western … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 30: Nature pains

Posted on October 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

(Isilumo the phasing) by Christie van Zyl   This month I let my period pain again But my periods are annoying me Just a note to you Godperson that created us My periods come with nausea, headaches & hectic emotional … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 28: An emotional farewell for the recent victim of hate crime

Posted on September 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Lindeka Qampi and Zanele Muholi   It is a Sunday morning and like in most townships, the streets of Daveyton township are a buzz of activity. Many carry bibles, making their way to different churches. In … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 21: Martha Qumba in conversation with Young female photographers from Aurora GHS

Posted on September 21, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Aurora High School girls are challenging the male dominated industry by taking extra photography lessons. These Grade 10 and 12 learners from impoverished communities want to become photographers so that they can document their own stories.   The visual … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 22: Photos from Disebo Gift Makau’s Memorial Service

Posted on August 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lindeka Qampi & Zanele Muholi Where: Stadium Hall, Ext. 2. VentersdorpCamera used:  Canon 6D with different lenses                                             … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 21: “We want ACTION. Why must we still fight for OUR RIGHTS!?”

Posted on August 21, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

At the forefront of our struggle, at this time of sadness… Activists from Gay Umbrella leading the way to the sport grounds before the Memorial service of Disebo Gift Makau… Angry community members demanding justice for Disebo…     On … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 11: My experiences of Paris, Mpumalanga and Durban Gay Pride

Posted on August 15, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Luh Cele My perseverance and the love of the game once upon a time resulted in a progressive life of meeting interesting people and travel abroad. In this note I’d like to share share my lifetime experiences, of pride marches … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 11: PFLAG Workshop hosted by GALA and US Embassy

Posted on August 11, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  A two-day workshop aimed at developing LGBTI-ally support, and advocacy network, is hosted by the US Embassy and GALA at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. The event started on August 11 and is facilitated by Jody Huckaby who … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 8: To be honest I love how I look

Posted on August 7, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

My name is Katiso Kgope, and I was born on September 18, in 1995. I was born in Glen Wood hospital, Benoni my parents are Mandla Kgope and the late Mpho Kgope – Monyake. I was given the name of … Continue reading →

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