Category Archives: Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures

2013 Nov. 10: I can never forget

Posted on November 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola   That night you made me stay up so you can pour out your heart When you reminded me of all my mistakes When the age gap played it significant role again The reminder The constant … Continue reading →

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2013 Nov. 3: Everything so close yet so far apart

Posted on November 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Xana Nyilenda 2013/09/20: I shut my eyes for what felt like a brief moment in passing. I woke up to realize I had passed out on the bed for a good three hours. It sounds like enough resting time … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 31: CC in conversation with Rene’

Posted on October 31, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

In this Episode 1: CC chats with Rene about her work, art and writing…         Previous on Rene   2013 Feb. 7: Art Is Where the HeART is and 2013 Oct. 10: Marang a Letsatsi exhibit review … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 26: Last week-end I Frieze(d) in London

Posted on October 26, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

When:    17 – 20 October 2013 Where:  Regent’s Park,London, UK   Related links Frieze Talks Sexuality, Politics and Protest It has been 20 years since ACT UP, Gran Fury and queer activism reshaped the power of contemporary art and protest. … Continue reading →

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2013 October 5: Carnegie opening

Posted on October 7, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse  On Friday 4th of October 2013, Carnegie Museum of Art opened the biggest event in their annual calendar, 2013 Carnegie International. The place is situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States of America (USA). The exhibition features 35 different artists from … Continue reading →

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2013 Sept. 7: I used to be a lesbian

Posted on September 10, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  I used to be lesbian Let me explain I use to look at girls in a particular way Where I could imagine her in the conclusion of each page Man, I loved women I used to tease them, taste … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 29: 2nd Mbokodo Awards photos

Posted on September 2, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Nqobile Zungu   What:  2nd Mbokodo Awards Where: The Theatre on the Track, Midrand Organised by Carol Bouwer Productions Click here for categories and nominees lists   Previous Mbokodo Awards (2012) Message from Minister of Arts & Culture, … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 27: Because I am

Posted on August 28, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

 by Tinashe Wakapila   It’s no beautiful melody when you hear a politician promising everything but a human being’s life First it was ‘worse than dogs and pigs’, i thought oh well, i have
 enough on my platter to deal with so … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 18: Konke enikwenzayo kwenzeni ngothando

Posted on August 18, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Londeka Siba Dlamini   Siyithimba leNkanyiso sibusiseke kakhulu namhlanje kuyi Sonto sihlanganyele nebandla iVictory Ministries eseThekwini phansi kobuholi buka Pastor Zinzi Zungu. Lelibandla kwabanye libukeka njengento engabusisekile ngoba lemukela izitabane kodwa wembuleka amehlo uma uzinika ithuba lokuhlanganyela nazo, ubone … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 13: Indlovukazi

Posted on August 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Ukushona komuntu yinto encane Uthi usacabanga ukuthi unaye Phatha phatha akasekho I’ve lived with a Queen in her own castle Many would think she’s Royalty because she had all the bodyguards in the world She served as my therapist I … Continue reading →

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