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2014 May 7: Voices of Some Black Queer Born Frees

Posted on May 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola   I was born in 1990 and am considered one of  “Mandela’s grandchildren” – a generation of children born at or after the fall of apartheid.  We are also known as the ‘born frees’.  The minute … Continue reading →

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2014 May 2: ‘Within our chaos and contradictions…”

Posted on May 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Smanga Shange © Photos by Zanele Muholi (02 May 2014)   What: Full Moon Where:  Joburg Theatre till 11th May 2014 ‘The best part was the last act, specifically when there was a war between a man and … Continue reading →

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2014 May 7: Voting for the first time today

Posted on May 7, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Sebenzile Nkosi   I’ve been up since 4:34 am in Johannesburg, South Africa. I know I’m a bit over excited that I will be voting for the first time today.  Although I was old enough to vote in the past two … Continue reading →

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2014 May 3: Inkanyiso crew is a family

Posted on May 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

L-R: Collen Mfazwe, Charmain Carrol, Lynne Carrol, Miss T. Menu, Akhona Hailele, Smanga Shange, Zandile Makhubu and Maureen Velile Majola   ‘We Exist’ What: Self timed photo Camera used:  Canon 6D with 50mm, 1:4 lens More group photos to be … Continue reading →

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2014 May 2: Photo of the night

Posted on May 5, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Inkanyiso member on the left meeting our stars… Where: Joburg Theatre When: Sat. 2nd May 2014 Featuring who: L-R: Smanga Shange and a friend, Lebo Mashile and Pamella Nomvete. Photo by Zanele Muholi      

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2014 March 30: “A woman I’m going to marry”

Posted on April 18, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Buli Vimbelela On the 30th of March 2014 a crowd of people gathered in Zola, Soweto to witness Promise Mavundla and Sanele Shabangu’s umqomiswano (engagement), a gathering which many were unsure of, but had piqued their interest nonetheless. There … Continue reading →

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2014 April 5: ‘Sifela i Ayikho’ photos

Posted on April 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  L-R: Jelena Kuljic and Maureen Velile Majola at backstage before their performance at Studio 44, Constanza Macras in Berlin last night.      Jelena Kuljic about to sing “Senzeni na?”  Maureen Majola lit the candles and prayed hard… God … Continue reading →

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2014 March 29: Is it violence or love between two men?

Posted on April 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola When two men from two different worlds redefine what it means to be a man, to show emotions and express oneself, their worlds collide through dance and they create a powerful piece that shows emotions one … Continue reading →

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2014 March 21: The critical work of a critic

Posted on April 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

The task of a writer engaging with the work of artists and activists is an important one. The critic does not only draw attention to the work of particular people but provides a way for readers and viewers to translate … Continue reading →

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2014 March 30: DRESSED IN THE JACKSON 5 ASSEMBLE, EXOTIC DANCE MOVES AND PERFORMING HIT SINGLES WITH NO SUPPORT FROM FRIENDS

Posted on March 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  by Yaya Mavundla   I have attended a few album launches in the past and that includes Zulu Boy, LIRA, Mi Casa and Zakes Bantwini to mention a few. All these spaces have always been packed to the full … Continue reading →

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