Category Archives: Transgenderism in Africa

2018 Nov. 15: Yaya win Socialite of the Year at Feather Awards 10

Posted on November 27, 2018 by inkanyiso2009

by Mantis ‘Quing’ Mamabolo Photos by Lerato Dumse & Zanele Muholi   Everyone walking past the iconic Johannesburg City Hall from their various hustles can feel the energy of what is going to be the tenth Feathers Awards. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in 24 Years of Democracy, Article by Mantis Mamabolo, Feather Awards 10, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex (LGBTI), Trans Activism, trans bodies, Trans feminist, trans-ing, Transformation, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI), Transgender people, Transgender visibility, Transgender Voices, Transgenderism in Africa, Transwoman, Uncategorized, Yaya Mavundla | 1 Comment

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 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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2013 Oct. 24: Jack Daniel’s

Posted on October 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  by S’bu Kheswa Yehla ngomgogodlo! Triple distilled and twice as smooth!  It has been very long since I enjoyed my favourite drink. When one is on some weight-watching tip one misses out on goodies but once in a while … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Activists, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Creating awareness, Education, Emotional support, Empowerment, Gender expression, heteronormativity, homonormativity, Hope, Intellectualism, Love, Power of the Voice, Reflection, Seeking help, Straights, Textualizing Our Own Lives, Transgender visibility, Transgender Voices, Transgenderism in Africa, We Care, Writing is a Right | Tagged | 14 Comments

2013 Oct. 13: Frustrations of a transgender man

Posted on October 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Njabulo Masuku Accessing treatment for a transgender person in South Africa is frustrating. Although we are almost 2 decades into the democracy in South Africa not all of us are enjoying the benefits of the Bill of Rights.  The … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 4: I sensed something was wrong

Posted on October 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christina Mavuma My visit to the clinic was the worst day, I will never forget. This is one of the problems I never imagined myself experiencing, but unfortunately I came across it. On the 17th of October 2012, I … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 2: ‘I am a normal transgender woman’

Posted on October 3, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christina Mavuma My name is Christina Moemedi Gugulethu Mavuma. I am from rural Eastern Cape ‘eMfondweni, Transkei. My parents moved to Botswana and decided to live here with us. I have a younger and older sister as well as … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Abantu, Activism, Africa, Allies, Archived memories, Articles, Before You, Cape Town, Collaborations, Community, Consultants, Creating awareness, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Organizations, Professionals, Skills training for LGBTI, South Africa, Sponsorships, Transgenderism in Africa, Visual history, Zambia, Zimbabwe | 2 Comments

2011 May 11: Inkanyiso in solidarity with African human rights defenders

Posted on April 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Kampala, UGANDA Human rights defenders; Activists and allies singing ‘We are the World’, the night when Anti-homosexuality Bill was thrown out of the parliament. A video produced live by Inkanyiso (2011)

Posted in Abantu, Activism, Africa, Allies, Before You, Collaborations, Connections, Creating awareness, Records and histories, Relationships, Transgenderism in Africa, Zanele Muholi | Tagged | Leave a comment