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,...
View Article2014 Aug. 19: Makau family mourns the brutal murder of their beloved
On the 19th Aug. 2014, Inkanyiso members visited the home of the recent victim of hate crime, Gift Disebo Makau in Ventersdorp. Her dead body was discovered directly opposite her mother’s home, 70...
View Article2014 Aug. 21: “We want ACTION. Why must we still fight for OUR RIGHTS!?”
At the forefront of our struggle, at this time of sadness… Activists from Gay Umbrella leading the way to the sport grounds before the Memorial service of Disebo Gift Makau... Angry community members...
View Article2014 Aug. 22: Photos from Disebo Gift Makau’s Memorial Service
by Lindeka Qampi & Zanele Muholi Where: Stadium Hall, Ext. 2. VentersdorpCamera used: Canon 6D with different lenses Related links 2014 Aug. 19:...
View Article2014 Aug. 23: Relatives and friends shed the tears at Gift’s funeral and some...
Text by Lerato DumsePhotos by Lindeka Qampi When the casket carrying the body of Disebo Gift Makau (23), was lowered six feet underground at a Ventersdorp cemetery, in the North West, on August 23....
View Article2014 Aug. 30: Young aspiring photographers experimenting lithography
Lulama Rikhotso showing off her artwork… Young photographers learning alternative artistic skills with Jammy-Lee… Martha looking on… Megan engaging with Ntombi… Mthabiseni...
View Article2014 Aug. 30: Insightful analysis from the guest speaker
by Lebo Mashifane On August 29, 2014, Lindeka Qampi, Zanele Muholi, Martha Qumba and myself visited Aurora Girls High School in Zola One, Soweto. It’s a school where Lindeka and Zanele are busy...
View Article2014 Aug. 30: I’m a game changer, leader and activist
My name is Lesiba Mothibe also known as Lee. I was born on the 5 August 1984 in BBH (hospital’s name) now known as Tambo Memorial Hospital. I’m the first born and have two siblings a brother and...
View Article2014 Aug. 9: Celebrating Women
By Lerato Malibe-Ntlatlane As we know that August is women’s month. We celebrate who we are as women; we celebrate the battles we have won. We celebrate the strength that God has given us, despite the...
View Article2014 Sept. 21: Martha Qumba in conversation with Young female photographers...
Aurora High School girls are challenging the male dominated industry by taking extra photography lessons. These Grade 10 and 12 learners from impoverished communities want to become photographers so...
View Article2014 Sept. 30: Nature pains
(Isilumo the phasing) by Christie van Zyl This month I let my period pain again But my periods are annoying me Just a note to you Godperson that created us My periods come with nausea, headaches...
View Article2014 Oct. 7: Robbed while shooting
by Lerato Dumse A day meant to be filled with photography adventure which is historical educational turned bad, when three photographers were robbed of their camera, on the 10th July 2014 in Soweto....
View Article2014 Oct. 10: “I tried to commit suicide…”
I didn’t write this because I had nothing better to do. I didn’t write this because I want recognition. I wrote this because I’m embarking on a self-discovery journey. I want to share my experience...
View Article2014 Oct. 13: Mother of the recently murdered lesbian demands justice
Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Zanele Muholi A suspect is due to appear in the Tsakane Magistrate Court today (October 14), in connection with the fatal stabbing of Phumzile Nkosi (27) on October 2,...
View Article2014 Oct. 15: “Young, Gifted and Gay”
by Lerato Ntlatlane-Malibe It is funny how as people we are covered by different labels. When people discover that I am gay, comments I normally receive are “but you are so feminine and pretty”....
View Article2014 Oct. 15: Dignified funeral for LGBTI and HIV activist
by Lerato Dumse Kind, compassionate, diligent and loving are some of the words used by speakers, to describe Musa Williams (47). How he performed his duties at work, and his activism fighting for the...
View Article2014 Oct. 17: SA Fashion Week photo of the night
Ally & Toya DaLezy @ SA Fashion Week, Crowne Plaza, Rosebank.© Zanele Muholi (2014)
View Article2014 Oct. 18: With Young Queer Youth Leaders in KwaThema
Photo by Liza Mokae (2014) Spent the day with young queer youth in KwaThema. Thanks to Lebo Mashifane for organizing the event.
View Article2014 Oct. 16: The lawyer in the classroom
Our guest speaker of the day, Mpho Nefuri (attorney) in a black suit, front row shared so much expertise with our young photographers at Aurora on Thurs. 16 Oct. 2014. © Photos by Thobe...
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