Tag Archives: Voices

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

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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2013 Feb. 14: A love note for you

by Maureen Velile Majola Today I take a moment to remember the very first time I laid my eyes on you,my soul met yours and we connected in a way I can never explain. It was months back when our … Continue reading

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2013 Feb.10: Raped For Who I Am

A review “Raped for who I am” has to be the most difficult documentary I have ever had to watch in recent times. I have found soothing in my ability to remaining oblivious to the realities that pose a great … Continue reading

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2013 Feb. 4: Stolen Innocence

by Zodwa Nkwinika I screamed, begged you to stop tried to push you off, But you were too strong, I couldn’t get you off me. The more I screamed for help was the more my voice faded, and I got you … Continue reading

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Coming soon: Isifiso sami

a trailer from Isifiso sami … work-in progress a documentary of a young beauty queen, traditional healer and transperson from Tsakane township, seen exploring the multiple identities of her life year: 2012 – duration: still unknown at present produced by … Continue reading

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The other me

by Maureen Velile Majola Sometimes tears are frozen and unknown to me Sometimes fear is all my heart feels yet it’s all I don’t need in me Sometimes I lay awake at night when my mind is wide awake Sometimes nothing … Continue reading

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2013 January 31: Sex In Transition book launch

L-R: Amanda Swarr & Zanele Muholi after the Sex In Transition book launch at University of Washington, Seattle, US. Recently published by Amanda Swarr who is a UW associate professor. Swarr did research in South Africa from 1997-2009 Sex in … Continue reading

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