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2015 Feb. 15: “I have won again”

Posted on February 18, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Shaz ‘Sicka Star-ban’ Mthunzi   First I became the 2014 Mr Lesbian Daveyton. Now being abroad for the first time feels more like a prize which is the lifetime opportunity I will never forget.‬ ‪While most people were busy planning their … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 16: VMCI is a home away from home

Posted on February 18, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Tinashe Wakapila Red, Black and White are always the best definition of love and sharing. On February 15, members of Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI) looked bright, while wearing these colours. They were commemorating Valentine’s Day, which was celebrated … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 10: Another round for Norway

Posted on February 12, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Lillestrøm, Norway, is how successful South African photographer/artivist, Zanele Muholi, kicks off her traveling schedule for the year 2015. Apart from on-going shows such as her Midsumma exhibition in Australia, titled Visual Activism. Black and White portraits from her lifetime project, Faces … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 4: Kiss is a priority when you marry

Posted on February 7, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

The first wedding we documented together. With different members of Inkanyiso crew. … It was that of Pinky and Qondi Zulu (2012 Dec. 22) Location:  Seaview, Durban.   Related links 2013 June 15:  The Durban Lesbian Wedding of the Year   … Continue reading →

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2015 Jan. 21: A “word porn star’s” heart is captured by some pieces

Posted on January 22, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Book review by Lonwabo Mlabatheki The first time I read about the book was on the net and that’s when I told myself, this book is a must have. Not knowing it captured photographs of faces I was familiar with and of people … Continue reading →

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2015 Jan.17: My Durban virgin- ity breaks

Posted on January 20, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Lebo Mashifane Woz’ eDurban (Come to Durban) Ukuhamba wukubona meaning “To explore is to experience”. The 2014 festive season was quite memorable as opposed to 2013 December holidays. Just like the first climax (orgasm), it was quite a revelation … Continue reading →

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2015 Jan. 16: Non/Believers of New Year’s resolutions

Posted on January 20, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Interviews by Lebo ‘Leptie’ Phume For years now I’ve been jotting down my new years resolutions and not even once have I followed them. I now find it useless for me to waste my time and write them down knowing very well … Continue reading →

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2015 Jan.15: Committed Union… 6 months later

Posted on January 17, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Vuyisile Shabalala Our journey as a committed couple planning our wedding has come into being. Being engaged to a person like Happy Mchunu makes it easy. She fulfils me and completes my entire existence. Compromises and understanding plays a huge … Continue reading →

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2015 Jan. 5: An ally shares her perspective

Posted on January 17, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Book Review When I started reading the book I had already received a review from my cousin. At first it was hard not to look and read it using the glasses that she provided. My wish was to read it … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 29: Reflection for the end of 2014

Posted on January 6, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

  2014 is fast drawing to an end. For some it has been a challenging year, while for others, it was smooth sailing. In all that has happened we need to thank God for the good and the bad that we … Continue reading →

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