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2016 March 8: Remembering those we met and lost along the way

Posted on March 10, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Mzonke Madotyeni/ Inkanyiso Media When: 8th July 2011 Where: Stevenson Gallery, Johannesburg What: Inkanyiso exhibition opening Ms Le Sishi from Durban came all the way to witness the show in which she featured… Makho Ntuli… Standing … Continue reading →

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2016 Feb. 18: Muholi talks self-representation at Gallatin School of Individualized Study

Posted on February 27, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Text and photos by Lerato Dumse So here I was, looking at the beautiful night view of New York City from thousands of feet in the air. While the plane made a descent into LaGuardia airport, my excitement ascended as … Continue reading →

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2016 Feb. 12: Outstanding demonstration of excellence

Posted on February 19, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Text and photos by Lerato Dumse They say and I believe that you forget the feeling of pain. You might not forget the incident that caused you pain, but the actual pain, you forget. I remember some particular cold days … Continue reading →

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2016 Feb. 6: Cleveland moves

Posted on February 14, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse When I saw a woman blowing smoke at a bus stop in Cleveland, my mind was shocked, for some reason it was like my first time seeing someone smoking. Then it hit, I don’t remember seeing anyone smoke … Continue reading →

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2016 Jan. 26: My Educational visit to Jozi Maboneng – LGBTI

Posted on February 13, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Wendy Khumalo Day 1 On arrival at Zanele Muholi’s home we already had appointments scheduled for the day. The first was with an upmarket accounting firm in Sandton; this was truly going to be an educational day. I was … Continue reading →

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2016 Feb. 4: Intwaso yase Market Photo Workshop

Posted on February 9, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Sicka ‘Shaz’ Mthunzi I grew each day and everyday and I’m growing through transitioning in different art forms. Viewing the world through the ‘EYE’ is a very interesting and very ‘eye opening’ to how the world functions. The … Continue reading →

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2016 Feb. 7: Second Infinity award for South Africa

Posted on February 7, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse It has been a good start to 2016 for Zanele Muholi, who is selected as an honouree for the 32nd annual Infinity Awards. The International Center of Photography (ICP) made the announcement beginning of February and the ceremony … Continue reading →

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2016 Jan. 25: Creative Artists share knowledge on archiving

Posted on January 25, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Sandisiwe Dlamini & Lerato Dumse Over the last couple of days there have been numerous news reports about snakes being spotted in residential homes and incidents of humans and animals being bitten in South … Continue reading →

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2016 Jan. 14: Disowning parents

Posted on January 14, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Mandisa “Thozie” Mathe Nobody belongs to any other person in this life. We only have connections with each other, either you are connected to me because we’re family, friends, partners or enemies that’s if there is anything like an … Continue reading →

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2015 Oct. 29: She sings A New Song

Posted on November 15, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Theatre performance review by Lebo Mashifane I feel the chill of “the winter rain”…no; the chills of a great performance as I become engulfed by Sibulele Gcilitshana playing the role of Thokozile in a A New Song play written and … Continue reading →

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