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2015 June 19: Visual Activism Cultural Exchange Project (VACEP)

DOCUMENTATION – WORKSHOP – EXHIBITION – NETWORKING & RESEARCH – SHARING Core group: Christie van Zyl, Lerato Dumse, Collen Mfazwe, Lindeka Qampi, Zanele Muholi, Vibeke Hermanrud, Henriette Stensdal and Isah Rakeem (Queer World) Constantly – non-stop…J Fri. 19 June   … Continue reading

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2015 June 13: For my family with love

Self portraits taken for my grandchildren to note that I exist… Location: 200 South Street Inn Charlottesville, Virginia, US. During the Look3 foto festival I took this photo in my hotel room as I wondered how to approach my conversation … Continue reading

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2015 May 28: The last London supper

  by Dalisu Ngobese So the night we came to London for had come, with hugs, smiles and kisses on both cheeks the room was filled with anticipation and nerves started to show on Zanele’s laughter. A slight uneasiness that I’ve … Continue reading

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2015 May 19: “I wasn’t comfortable with the one before”

I am Nondi Nomkhita Ntombehlanga Mamntambo Vokwana born Nondi Cungwa on the 30th October 1981.  I’m what they would call a bastard child, my parents Zikisa Vokwana and Xoliswa Cungwa were both in High School when they had me. My mother was in grade 11 … Continue reading

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2015 May 28: Day Two in London

  by Dalisu Ngobese Just two days in and I find myself giving another lost noob directions around London district, classic case of the blind leading the blind. I think it was beginner’s luck though, the guy just happened to be … Continue reading

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2015 May 27: “My excitement wouldn’t let me miss out”

Day one was definitely going to be a day of firsts, first time on an underground train, the famous double decker London buses and first time meeting so many people from all walks of life. So Zanele finally finds her … Continue reading

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2015 June 6: Lesbian youth gather at Constitution Hill for first ever Yithi Laba Conference

by Simangele Mzizi Twenty three South African youth, ages 20 to 29 participated in the first ever Yithi Laba Youth Conference, held on 5 to 7 June 2015 at Constitution Hill in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. The three day conference aimed at … Continue reading

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2015 May 30: The Deutsche Borse exhibition opening that was…

  Where:  The Photographers Gallery London. Photos by MaliQ & Renee Mussai and Lerato Dumse When:  2015/04/16 For 2015 Deutsche Borse Photo Prize Cameras used:  iPhone 6 and Canon 6d                     … Continue reading

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2015 May 5: My journey so far in life

by Nosipo Solundwana My name is Nosipo Gloria Solundwana, also known as SPHOLA. I am a 27-year-old ‘butch’ lesbian living on the East-Rand, in Katlehong. I live with my four siblings and I am the first born at home. I … Continue reading

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2015 March 24: LGBTIQs of Kayamandi attended the book launch

by Nondi Vokwana The group was invited to attend Faces and Phases (2006-14) book launch by Zanele Muholi held at the University of Cape Town, African Gender Institute on March 24, 2015. Thirteen group members  from the Silubala Safe Space, Kayamandi, … Continue reading

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