Category Archives: Women’s power

2013 Aug. 24: After the funeral at Mina Nawe

Posted on August 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Missing in the photo were:  Kopano Sibeko, Lerato Dumse, Thekwane Mpisholo and Zandile Makhubu. Where/ What: After the funeral of Collen Mfazwe’s grandmother, we had our group photo taken by a member of AmaQhawe Choir. Camera used: Canon 60d with … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 22: Am exactly where I’m supposed to be

Posted on August 23, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Amogelang Senokwane My name is Amogelang Precious Senokwane, the only daughter of the late Dimakatso Senokoane and Ralebese Ruiter. I was born on the 3rd March, 1987 at Hoopstad Hospital in Free State (FS). I was raised in Hertzogville … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 22: Photo of the Day

Posted on August 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Location: Paris, France. 2013 My gratitude to my dearest friend Laurence Prat for giving me an opportunity to feature in her Warriors’ series. Collaborations are a way to go so we’ll all reach some common goals and also to better realize our visual … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 12: Sizakele and Salome’s commemoration hit a slump

Posted on August 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Majola and Olive Legobye Meadowlands, Soweto. Johannesburg Braving hard rain, Olive Legobye‪ and Inkanyiso productions made their way to the meadowlands police station on Friday the 9th of August 2013. They found a group of +- 30 men … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 20: Lesbian Activist Survives Stabbing

Posted on August 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Report by Thekwane Bongi Mpisholo 14th Aug. 2013: Johannesburg A black lesbian activist aged 26 was attacked and stabbed by one of the elderly men in her neighbourhood, in her township of Vosloorus. The incident occurred five days after National … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 19: The importance of self acceptance

Posted on August 19, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

 by Pearl Mbali Zulu We often worry too much about being accepted by our families, friends, churches and communities, forgetting that it all starts within. Our external environment and physical senses mostly affect our spiritual senses, which automatically lead one … 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: Love Transcends and Love Prevails

Posted on August 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Kopano Sibeko Warmly dressed in a fawn jacket that compliments his light skin tone with a beautiful red, white and black Scottish scarf. Jeremiah Sepotokele greets me with so much excitement. I quickly lit up because all that aura was channeled … Continue reading →

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