Tag Archives: Reflections

2016 Sept.13: My path to freedom and love for Self

Posted on October 6, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

My Life story I could never have imagined the day would come where I could proudly say, I am a MAN! My journey, though not yet over, has tested my resilience, my sense of self and has taught me to … Continue reading →

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2016 May 31:Reflections and interactions

Posted on June 14, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Texts and photos by Lebo Mashifane It’s the end of May 2016 and I’m reflecting on the month. The 30th of May makes me 27 years and 27 days old. It’s also Zama Phakathi’s birthday. If I get to witness 2017, May … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 24: Our Photographs have been taken

Posted on November 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Junie Sihlangu I’ve always been a fan of Zanele Muholi’s work and it was such an honour to get to review her book Faces and Phases 2006–14. I honestly thought it would be just a bunch of photos, as … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 1: eKasi Tattoo Parlor!

Posted on November 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Mandisa Giqika I have been asked several times by my ex girlfriends to tattoo something unique about us. I always made up excuses not to. Tattoos are expensive and it also against my religion to tattoo my body. Here … Continue reading →

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2014 March 21: Part 2 A retrospective on my life and work as an activist in South Africa

Posted on March 22, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Johannesburg, May 17, 2013 (Part 1 describes how I first came to South Africa and became involved in lesbian and gay activism here, namely, through my role as the J-FLAG representative to the ILGA conference hosted by Johannesburg in September … Continue reading →

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2014 March 12: Loving Us With The Fierceness We Deserve:

Posted on March 12, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Reflections on Zanele Muholi’s talk @ Impact Hub Oakland by Yvonne Fly Onakeme Etaghene  “I’m a visual activist.  I prefer, or want, to think that what I’m doing is activism using visuals as means to articulate my many issues…Activism, activism—to … Continue reading →

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