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2014 March 21: The critical work of a critic
The task of a writer engaging with the work of artists and activists is an important one. The critic does not only draw attention to the work of particular people but provides a way for readers and...
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2014 April 5: ‘Sifela i Ayikho’ photos
L-R: Jelena Kuljic and Maureen Velile Majola at backstage before their performance at Studio 44, Constanza Macras in Berlin last night. Jelena Kuljic about to sing “Senzeni na?” Maureen Majola...
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2014 April 27: Unanswered questions
Why are we getting killed? When you kill me according to faith you kill only the body a loving heart remains my soul remains Why are we getting killed? When you kill me you are killing a natural...
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2014 May 7: Voices of Some Black Queer Born Frees
by Maureen Velile Majola I was born in 1990 and am considered one of “Mandela’s grandchildren” – a generation of children born at or after the fall of apartheid. We are also known as the ‘born...
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2014 May 18: Behind the beautiful face you see is a lesbian who is torn into...
by Lebo Leptie Phume Sitting in this taxi my eyes fill with tears from thinking about where I come from. Things were easy for me while my grandmother and my mother were alive, I never had to hustle...
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2014 May 19: ‘Titleless’
“She won’t open up about anything that hurts so I’ve had to source alternative ways to understand the woman I love. She’s my calm, introverted soul who has mastered the persona of a swan – floats...
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2014 May 26: I found myself at 22
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,...
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2014 June 20: Spana my child
by Pam Dlungwana How do you describe Inkanyiso to a foreign audience? What is it? Is it an artist’s itch to get back into the activist pool because that is how they have framed their practice in the...
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2014 June 14: The joys of being a music teacher
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...
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2014 July 12: Being treated like a Queen in Durban
by Sfiso ‘Candice’ Nkosi It is Thurs. 26th June 2014, my friend, Precious Maqojana and I left for Durban Pride from Johannesburg Park Station at 22:00. We stopped in Montrose for some refreshments and...
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2014 July 18: Women’s Day lecture at UFS
Featuring the portrait of Siphiwe Mbatha, August House, Johannesburg, 2012 © Zanele Muholi Previous lectures 2014 June 17: Muholi’s Ryerson University (RIC) talk and 2014 April 29:...
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2014 July 26: The luxury was on another level at the 2014 Design Indaba
Five months later… by Yaya Mavundla How often does a black transwoman from the rural areas get to meet Victoria Beckham in person; have breakfast in the same restaurant with Carlos Santana, fly...
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2014 July 28: Queer Youth Exchange announcement
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity kindly email for application forms: hoosain.khan@wits.ac.za or call +27 11 717 4239
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2014 July 28: Comfort’s coming of age ceremony
Where: Nquthu, KwaZulu Natal. When: 12th July 2014 Umemulo unjengomshado, usuke uwumakoti ushadiswa nabakini, umhlwehlwe usuke umele i-veil. Ube futhi uyafana ne – 21st yesizulu, ngoba uma umuntu...
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2014 Aug. 8: To be honest I love how I look
My name is Katiso Kgope, and I was born on September 18, in 1995. I was born in Glen Wood hospital, Benoni my parents are Mandla Kgope and the late Mpho Kgope – Monyake. I was given the name of Katiso...
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2014 Aug. 11: My experiences of Paris, Mpumalanga and Durban Gay Pride
by Luh Cele My perseverance and the love of the game once upon a time resulted in a progressive life of meeting interesting people and travel abroad. In this note I’d like to share share my lifetime...
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2014 Aug.9: My name is Woman
My name is woman…My name is woman who loves womenI am created in the image of humanSeek I not in hell nor heaven for I exist only in the midstof the haves and the have notsof the world… To define me,...
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2014 Aug. 24: Queers Against hate crimes Mo(u)rning the loss of Disebo Gift...
photo by Zanele Muholi featuring Odidi Mfenyana … work in progress!!! Related articles 2014 Aug. 19: Makau family mourns the brutal murder of their beloved
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2014 Aug. 24: Queers Against hate crimes Mo(u)rning the loss of Disebo Gift...
photo by Zanele Muholi featuring Odidi Mfenyana … work in progress!!! Related articles 2014 Aug. 19: Makau family mourns the brutal murder of their beloved
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