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text by Lerato Dumse photos by Thekwane Bongi Mphisholo “I’m disappointed with men, instead of protecting women, we are the ones abusing them with our hands and taking advantage of them. Don’t forget us Dudu, because we loved you and … Continue reading

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2013 July 5: Continuous war on black lesbian bodies

On the 4th July 2013 the black lesbian youth of Ekurhuleni  took charge of their community as they organized an illegal march on the street of Thokoza, to protest against the ongoing trend of lesbian killings in their community. The group of … Continue reading

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2013 Feb. 15: Quotes

Extracted from our South African poet, Sindiwe Magona in her poem “Why I Write” from her book Please, Take Photographs: I write to leave footprints To say: I have been Have lived This is who I am Who I was … Continue reading

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2013 Feb. 7: Art Is Where the HeART is

by Rene Mathibe “Affliction I” 2012 Digital Print   42cmx 59.4cm “Affliction II” 2012 Digital Print  42cmx 59.4cm “Bondage I” 2010 Charcoal on paper  94cm x66 cm “The Ecstacy”  Acrylic on canvas 122cm x 152cm. “The sacrifice” Acrylic on canvas  140cmx 170cm “The power … Continue reading

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2012 November 30: Mbokodo awards

@ Soweto Theatre Thandiswa Mazwai’s performance and later won an award. Check this link for more: http://www.mbokodoawards.co.za/

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2013 Feb. 4: Stolen Innocence

by Zodwa Nkwinika I screamed, begged you to stop tried to push you off, But you were too strong, I couldn’t get you off me. The more I screamed for help was the more my voice faded, and I got you … Continue reading

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2012 June 16: Northern Cape. Kuruman we’ll never forget

… in condolences with Thapelo’s family produced for Inkanyiso camera + direction by Zanele Muholi & Justin Davy (2012) VIDEO: Thapelo’s Memorial Service 2012 July 15, Kuruman. Northern Cape

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