Category Archives: Worked for us

2015 July 15: Doing the best for my daughter

Posted on August 5, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

  I am Thembisa Cordelia Mhlawuli known as Lovey. I was born in Cape Town in Somerset Hospital. My parents are Nomthandazo Patricia known as ‘Pat’ and Welile Christopher Mhlawuli. I am the last-born, my sister’s name is Carol and brother’s is Ezmond. I stayed … Continue reading →

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2015 June 7: For I love a Femme woman

Posted on July 5, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

I love and adore your femininity Take me I’m yours for Eternity The way you seduce me, the Intensity The way you sway those hips and rock those heels, the sexiness in it A love I can’t avoid its inevitable My … Continue reading →

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2015 March 5: A simple universal healing for life’s miseries

Posted on March 9, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Siba Nkumbi … seeing things as they really are! I went to Worcester for Vipassana meditation, it’s a 10day course where one disconnects from the world to learn the technique spending ten days in noble silence. The only companion … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 28: Javas & Mashadi’s pre wedding lunch

Posted on January 9, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Where:  Mike’s Kitchen in Alberton With who:  Inkanyiso crew & Friends Camera used:  Canon 600D     Sisters with style… lead by Zandile Makhubu in front with blue top… Our lovely couple, Javas & Mashadi Ndlovu to get married in … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 29: Reflection for the end of 2014

Posted on January 6, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

  2014 is fast drawing to an end. For some it has been a challenging year, while for others, it was smooth sailing. In all that has happened we need to thank God for the good and the bad that we … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 30: “Do you remember me?”

Posted on November 9, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

It has been two months since you passed on. There has never been a day that went by since that dreadful day that I have not thought of you. Each day that passes with tears in my eyes I think of you … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 15: A letter to my Mom

Posted on October 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Sibahle Nkumbi Sometimes I feel that we get so caught up on our same gender love and forget about where we come from… That sacred and safe space is ever forgotten. We hardly give a bunch of roses to … Continue reading →

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