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2014 Nov. 17: “I love how my two portraits contradict each other”

by Sicka Star-ban My Faces and Phases journey started in the year 2013 when I met author and visual activist, Zanele Muholi. I, Nonkululeko Sharon Mthunzi known as Sicka Star-ban, remember her reaction when she first saw my cousin Nontuthuzelo … Continue reading

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 by Sebenzile Langa (previously known as Nkosi) As hard as it is, it is so worth it. My marimba band performed at this year’s Sasol Bird Fair 2014 and they have been performing at the festival since 2011. Every year they get better. … Continue reading

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2014 April 30: Good spirit dampened by my grandfather’s death

by Sebenzile Nkosi   I have been in good spirits the whole day I can’t wait to get home, it feels like forever and it feels good I can’t wait to see them. I have not been home since October … 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

  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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2014 Feb.7: How we remembered Mandela

  A short documentary captured during our Amsterdam visit in Dec. 2013. In song, dance and poetry, the great man’s spirit was kept alive even though he was no longer there. Thanks to ZAM for making the function possible, held … 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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2012 Dec. 1: @ Miss Simply Blue

Beauties who contested at the 2012 Miss Simply Blue where Candice (in a straw hat) won and took the 1st princess award. Location: Booysens, Johannesburg. The previous princess of Ms Queen of Queens & Black Pride was one of the … Continue reading

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