Tag Archives: Women

2013 Feb. 15: Quotes

Extracted from our South African poet, Sindiwe Magona in her poem “Why I Write” from her book Please, Take Photographs: I write to leave footprints To say: I have been Have lived This is who I am Who I was … 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. 12: A dildo is not a man; it’s a fantastic toy…

by Lesego Tlhwale “Lesbians who like to use strap-on dildos, secretly sleeps with man!” This kind of statement I hear frequently in black lesbian spaces, when they talk about sex. So yesterday while we were having a meeting with a group … Continue reading

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2013 Feb. 11: I almost wished

by Ntsiki Cassie Dlamini I almost wished I could start all over again. Go back to my first day and draw my first breath. To my early months and attempt my first steps. To my childhood era and make new … Continue reading

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2013 Feb.10: Yesterday after Creative Thinkers meeting

We were 11, met to discuss and share our creative works. We were all happy and left the place revived. Watch out this space and see what artivists are doing … L-R: Nqobile, Charmain, Kopano, MaZet, Baitiri, Lesego, Rene, Maureen, … Continue reading

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2013 Feb. 8: Mo(u)rning the loss …

In loving memory of Anene Booysen (17) who was brutally murdered in Bredasdorp. As I drove passed Ghandi Square at the Joburg CBD I saw a small group of activists who braved the heavy rain wearing purple t-shirts and other … 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. 7: Art Is Where the HeART is

by Rene Mathibe “Affliction I” 2012 Digital Print   42cmx 59.4cm “Affliction II” 2012 Digital Print  42cmx 59.4cm “Bondage I” 2010 Charcoal on paper  94cm x66 cm “The Ecstacy”  Acrylic on canvas 122cm x 152cm. “The sacrifice” Acrylic on canvas  140cmx 170cm “The power … 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. 8 Some of Inkanyiso crew members

In the photo L-R: Xana, Mandisa, Charmain, Muholi, Soldaat, Rene’ Back row left to right: Lynn, Pearl and Dineo @ hector pietersen museum, soweto. we documented 16 days of activism function organized by Iranti

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