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2014 March 13: my love is electric

Posted on March 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Yvonne Fly Onakeme Etaghene © 2013   my love is electric supernova/ written in lightning across charcoal sky my love is a flower forever in bloom even in the dead of winter underwater or on pluto my love is … Continue reading →

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2014 March 12: Photos from SF Jazz Center – Artist Talk

Posted on March 13, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  “What is your perception of South Africa? What exactly do you think we do there?… We actually have an airport, we didn’t come here on an airboat.” ~@slypod Photos by Yvonne Fly Onakeme Etaghene (in the audience) Camera used: … Continue reading →

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2014 March 5: Lesbian Femmes and Bags

Posted on March 12, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

 by Lerato Ntlatlane-Malibe Like any other woman, my bag is my pride. I am not ashamed that I am a collector of handbags. Each of my bags represents my mood, from my leather work, “The Devil wears Prada” to my “I … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.5: “No one can live without love”

Posted on February 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Betesta Segale   My name is Betesta Segale. I am a 31 years old trans man. I am a LGTBI activist, a writer and a communicator. I have always found it easy to interact and be open with people. … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb. 5: Love Conquers All

Posted on February 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Amogelang Senokwane Growing up, we were always told that charity begins at home.  What you were taught at home is what we exhibit to the outside world.  The church is of God and it is supposed to teach the … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 1: Maybe it was not meant to be!

Posted on February 5, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Charmain Carrol I am back from Europe and am reflecting on all the things I did, people I met, and what a wonderful and productive time I had.  But I cannot stop thinking about how this trip almost never … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.4: Black Queer Born Frees in South Africa

Posted on February 4, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Announcement Featuring Kekeletso Khena in Faces & Phases (2006 – present) What: Academic talk Where: Williamstown College, Mass. US

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2014 Jan.9: Brenda Mvula’s Memorial Service

Posted on January 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Brenda Mvula’s partner, Koketso Matlaweng in black mourning the sudden passing of her beloved supported by her aunt in a black & white top. Where:   Acts of God Christian Church, Midrand. When:  9th Jan. 2014 Photos by Lindeka Qampi … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan. 5: After tears for Muntu Masombuka’s

Posted on January 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Lesiba Mothibe reports, Lindeka Qampi took photos At 9pm I was already at home, tired from attending both the funeral and the after tears of Muntu Aubrey Masombuka. As I took off my high laced heels divaliciously. I realised … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan. 5: High Fashion at Muntuza’s funeral in KwaThema

Posted on January 7, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Yaya Mavundla Over the years people’s lifestyle and believes have changed completely. The Western culture has taken over with so many fashion boutiques we have been introduced to.  Freedom of expression through clothing and so many accessible designers has … Continue reading →

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