Category Archives: Women in South African Arts

2019 April. 11: Makaziwe she exists

Posted on April 11, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

by Lindiwe Dhlamini  A blissful evening filled with pride, joy, warm energies and what I could call; an educational spiritual awakening. The opening of Makaziwe exhibition on the 30th of March 2019 saw the community of Tembisa and outside guests … Continue reading →

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2015 April 27: The best of Ibhayi LGBTI Pride

Posted on May 3, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Texts and photos by Londeka ‘Siba’ Dlamini LGBTI community from various areas of Port Elizabeth gathered at Eyethu sports bar in Zwide to say no to homophobia and all the hate crimes affecting the society. The iBhayi LGBTI festival took … Continue reading →

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2015 Jan. 9: Inkanyiso crew and friends visit Inanda FM

Posted on January 13, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Where:  Inanda 88.4 FM offices When:  9th Jan. 2015 Why:  Because it is much needed (we believe in building and maintaining queer relations) Camera used:  Blackberry Z10 Just wrapped up an uplifting tour at Inanda FM, where we met with … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 7: The joys and pains of organising Faces and Phases (2006-14) book launch

Posted on December 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse  Apart from reading about it, and maybe seeing them in movies, the first time I attended a book launch in which I feature amongst many black lesbians and transgender individuals was on November 7, 2014 held at … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 13: See you @ Upcoming Mbokodo Awards 2014

Posted on October 13, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

      2013 winners in the different categories are as follows: 1. Women in Indigenous Art: Peki Emmelinah “Nothembi” Mkhwebane 2. Promotion of Language and Story Telling: Nthabiseng Sibanda 3. Creative Writing: Devarakshanam Betty Govinden 4. Poetry: Myesha Jenkins … Continue reading →

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