Category Archives: Visions

2015 May 15: Rest in Peace, Mama

Posted on June 16, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Letter to my late mother Mother –  the 1st Lady in my life, Nelly Matee “Lala” Makalela Mama, its been hard. 3 months ago when I laid you to rest Mama, I remembered all you have ever said to me. … Continue reading →

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2015 March 24: LGBTIQs of Kayamandi attended the book launch

Posted on May 17, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Nondi Vokwana The group was invited to attend Faces and Phases (2006-14) book launch by Zanele Muholi held at the University of Cape Town, African Gender Institute on March 24, 2015. Thirteen group members  from the Silubala Safe Space, Kayamandi, … Continue reading →

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2015 May 14: “I’m happy living my life the way I am”

Posted on May 15, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

  I’m Ziningi Praiseworth Ndovela, a 31year old born in Izingolweni (kwaXolo tribal) and grew up there until I obtained my Senior Certificate, then moved to Durban in Umlazi township. I belong to the lesbian world, the life that some people hate … Continue reading →

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