Category Archives: Visual history

2013 March 17: Candlelight ceremony video

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xypzjc_hommage-aux-lesbiennes-noires-sud-africaines_news#.UX487GB296V … Paris, France. Inkanyiso would like to thank Julie Garcia, Feminist WebTV for this video. Related links Paris is burning with candles

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2013 April 28: Bleak freedom for black lesbians in South Africa

by Lesego Tlhwale While many South Africans gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa to commemorate nineteen years of freedom, the LGBTI community in Ekurhuleni gathered in Daveyton to bury Patricia ‘Pat’ Mashigo whose lifeless body was found … Continue reading

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2013 April 21: Living a legacy is always better than leaving a legacy

by Kopano Sibeko Greeted with an everlasting smile by a body that doesn’t seem to age, Phumla Rose Masuku welcomes us to her home. Present is Phumla’s life partner Nombulelo ‘Bulie’ Vimbelela. For a person in her mid 30s Masuku expresses … Continue reading

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2013 April 24: Noxolo Nogwaza’s fading memory

by Lerato Dumse Exactly two years after her tragic killing, Noxolo Nogwaza‘s family and friends are still searching for answers. Ekurhuleni Pride Organizing Committee (EPOC) together with Amnesty International hosted a commemoration service on Wednesday, 24th April 2013. The day … Continue reading

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2013 April 16: Not just a handsome butch lesbian

by Kopano Sibeko A smile that warms up the room and a walk that encourages a stare, Cordelia Mfazwe fondly known as ‘Collen’ is out-spoken. She greets me shyly as she plays with her cap to avoid eye contact. She … Continue reading

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2013 April 18: The last three months before dying

by Sade Langa 28/03/2009 this was a very hopeful day for me. I remember waking up in the morning, it was Friday and I was in a weekend mood. This day was blazing hot and I just felt really good. I … Continue reading

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2013 April 14: Reflecting on TomBoy

by Lerato Dumse On the 13 April 2013 I had the pleasure of going to watch Tomboy a French film directed by Céline Sciamma hosted by Out In Africa Film Festival. The film was about a young girl who battles … Continue reading

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2013 April 15: Even…!!!

Even if life has given up on you, that doesn’t mean give up on yourself. Even if the dreams you have don’t make sense to you, don’t stop dreaming. Even if you feel like you don’t have a vision, that … Continue reading

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2013 April 2: Visuals from VMCI 2013 Easter weekend

by Charmain Carrol & Nqobile Zungu Related article by Lerato Dumse 2013 April 2: Do good even when faced with difficulties and Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI)

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2013 April 2: I was warm… I’m cold and hurt

24.01.2006 To Majola: I think you should understand what I wrote to Majola. I didn’t really want to hurt Majola but to make ‘us’ happy and free. Firstly, you know that lately I was never happy in this relationship. I’ve tried my … Continue reading

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