Tag Archives: Sexuality

2014 May 26: I found myself at 22

Posted on May 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  My name is Abongile Matyila. Abongile is a Xhosa name which means to be grateful. My uncle gave me that name. I’m a 22 year old Bachelor of Arts (BA) student studying at the University of Fort Hare, East London … Continue reading →

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2014 May 7: I don’t like being identified in terms and definitions

Posted on May 13, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lebo Ntladi   My name is Kelebogile Ntladi, but I prefer to be called Lebo. I am a photographer and visual artist and I was born in Mofolo North, in Soweto in 1987. I live with both my parents, … Continue reading →

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2014 March 28: What we did is history now

Posted on March 27, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

      © Zanele Muholi Where:  San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Country:  United States Featuring:  Selaelo ‘Sly’ Mannya and Valerie Thomas When:  14th March 2014 Camera used:  Canon 6D with 85mm lens. f stop: 2.8 How: The photos were … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day from Human Rights and LGBTI in Sub-Saharan Africa class

Posted on March 20, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Prof. Frieda Ekotto Department of AfroAmerican and African Studies UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN __________________________ Program in International & Comparative Studies, International Institute Wednesday 12-3pm Human Rights and LGBTI in Sub-Saharan Africa This course will approach human rights debates that revolve … Continue reading →

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2014 March 18: Sharing South African Queer Knowledge with students in America

Posted on March 19, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Photo album by Valerie Thomas Quote of the day Is South Africa a country?   Frieda Ekotto The University of Michigan Introduction: Zanele Muholi Speaks at the Africa Workshop at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. It is my … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 18: Konke enikwenzayo kwenzeni ngothando

Posted on August 18, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Londeka Siba Dlamini   Siyithimba leNkanyiso sibusiseke kakhulu namhlanje kuyi Sonto sihlanganyele nebandla iVictory Ministries eseThekwini phansi kobuholi buka Pastor Zinzi Zungu. Lelibandla kwabanye libukeka njengento engabusisekile ngoba lemukela izitabane kodwa wembuleka amehlo uma uzinika ithuba lokuhlanganyela nazo, ubone … Continue reading →

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text by Lerato Dumse photos by Thekwane Bongi Mphisholo “I’m disappointed with men, instead of protecting women, we are the ones abusing them with our hands and taking advantage of them. Don’t forget us Dudu, because we loved you and … Continue reading →

Posted on July 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009 | 5 Comments

2013 June 15: The Durban Lesbian Wedding of the Year

Posted on June 17, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Inkanyiso attended and documented the best wedding of Ziningi & Delisile Ndlela at Ext. 3 Chesterville Hall, Durban. South Africa. Both are members of VMCI, whose congregants were also present. Photos by Nqobile Zungu & Zanele Muholi. (2013/06/15)   Related article … Continue reading →

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6th January 2013: Victory Ministeries Church International (VMCI)

Posted on February 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Charmain Carrol Durban, KZN. South Africa 1st sermon of the year with Pastor Zenzi Zungu “God does not judge people based on their sexuality but by their work and what they do” – Pastor Z. Zungu of VMCI, Durban. … Continue reading →

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2013 Feb. 14: Hello, my name is Zandile, and I am in love with a woman

Posted on February 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Amour I’m on the edge of the bed, I realise I haven’t uttered a word to you, I haven’t said goodnight, nor gave you a kiss. It’s been a long day for me, for you. I begin to unfold the … Continue reading →

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