Category Archives: Zulu is a language

2015 April 28: New York diaries I – Lion King seen

Posted on May 12, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Thembela Terra Dick Photos by Muholi On Tuesday morning I woke up knowing that I will go to see the Lion King show at Times Square (TS). First I had to go with Bab’ Muholi to Brooklyn Museum for … Continue reading →

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2015 March 16: Response to Muholi – Artist’s Talk

Posted on March 19, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

@ UCL Centre for the Study of Contemporary Art at 6pm by Dr Cadence Kinsey Ahead of the exhibition opening, which is part of the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize, nominee, Zanele Muholi visited the History of Art Department at UCL to … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 17: “I love how my two portraits contradict each other”

Posted on November 17, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Sicka Star-ban My Faces and Phases journey started in the year 2013 when I met author and visual activist, Zanele Muholi. I, Nonkululeko Sharon Mthunzi known as Sicka Star-ban, remember her reaction when she first saw my cousin Nontuthuzelo … Continue reading →

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2014 May 8: “I was not aware that this project would be this big”

Posted on November 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Hlengiwe Amanda Nyandeni    My name is Hlengiwe Amanda Nyandeni, but I am better known as China.  I consider myself as a fun, sweet and lovely  individual to be around other people.  I was born on the 15th July … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 5: “The best day of their lives”

Posted on October 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Mlungisi Msomi The day I married my best friend changed my life forever! Everyone always says their wedding day is “the best day of their lives” and I believe it was for me as well… but it seems like … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 30: “I truly love Cape Town”

Posted on October 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album by Ntombifuthi Shabalala from Aurora Girls High School My first visit to eKapa for the Cape Town Month of Photography where we presented our projects at Labia Theatre amongst other experts. Colourful homes, a good view in Muizenberg beach… … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 28: An emotional farewell for the recent victim of hate crime

Posted on September 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Lindeka Qampi and Zanele Muholi   It is a Sunday morning and like in most townships, the streets of Daveyton township are a buzz of activity. Many carry bibles, making their way to different churches. In … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 21: “We want ACTION. Why must we still fight for OUR RIGHTS!?”

Posted on August 21, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

At the forefront of our struggle, at this time of sadness… Activists from Gay Umbrella leading the way to the sport grounds before the Memorial service of Disebo Gift Makau… Angry community members demanding justice for Disebo…     On … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 9: “I am not a lesbian by choice”

Posted on August 11, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

‪ My name is Sphiwe Sesana Mbatha. I am a very funny person, I love people and I love happy endings. I am a very dedicated when it comes to work, and I’m a fast learner too. I am ambitious … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug.1: InterGenerational conversation with current and future stars

Posted on August 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Seizing opportunities was the central message shared with more than 15 teenage girls at Aurora Girls High School, in Soweto on 1st August 2014. The girls are part of the Siyafundisana Photo XP, a photography training project founded … Continue reading →

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