2014 Dec.23: Two days before Christmas in Mafikeng
On this day we hired a car and drove to Mafikeng, North West to introduce the Faces and Phases (2006 -2014) book to some of the participants featuring in it and their friends. We also met new possible...
View Article2014 Sept. 30: “I truly love Cape Town”
Photo album by Ntombifuthi Shabalala from Aurora Girls High School My first visit to eKapa for the Cape Town Month of Photography where we presented our projects at Labia Theatre amongst other experts....
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 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. 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. 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...
View Article2014 July 28: Memories never fade away –‘Foot for Love’
My reflection on our 2012 Paris trip that we, Thokozani Football Club (TFC) had. It all started at the Thokozani football club that I joined voluntarily in 2008, hence I’m proud of myself for making...
View Article2014 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...
View Article2014 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...
View Article2014 July 15: “Intombi”– Photo of the Day
Title: Intombi I … in collaboration with Valerie Thomas, Paris (2014) More photos from this series to be included sooner… Special Thanks for Cite Des Arts in Paris and French Institute. Merci...
View Article2014 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,...
View Article2014 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...
View Article2014 Feb.15: “ Of Love & Loss” review
by Nomfundo Mgabadeli The Wits Arts Museum and the Stevenson Gallery in Johannesburg played host to one of the most talented, hard-working, passionate visual artist activist of today, Zanele Muholi....
View Article2013 Dec. 23: Jingle bells for Trans-Bi-Gay-Les this Christmas…
by Yaya Mavundla I remember two decades ago when I was 5 years old; I didn’t know what Christmas meant. All I knew was that my granny will buy me nice clothes. On Christmas day we would go to church,...
View Article2013 Dec. 22: Promise(d) Gift
by Yaya Mavundla Two days before the wedding (19/12/13) everyone at Inkanyiso is confused about when the wedding is. Is it Saturday or Sunday, we contact a few people in Daveyton and NO one knows...
View Article2013 Dec. 8: Well organised beauty pageant with less audience
2013 Miss Gay Lesbian Soweto pageant by Lerato Dumse The Miss Gay and Lesbian Soweto pageant is an idea born in the year 2000 and was turned into an annual event, until 2006. Then the strain of...
View Article2013 Nov. 8: Miss Gay & Lesbian Soweto 2013 Semis video
Only 8 days more to go before D-day which is the 7th Dec. 2013 Please come support this initiative and check more details on Facebook should you wish to come on board with your skills and moolahs....
View Article2013 Nov. 7: Meet the Mabe’s, the loving couple
by Zandile Makhubu They are no strangers to the media world. Kally and Sam Mabe are a legally married lesbian couple, who shot to fame when they got married and publicised their union on various...
View Article2013 Nov. 4: My Father’s Son
by S’bu Kheswa Pointing at me “UBusi ka S’gara – this is Busi, S’gara’s daughter” said Sis Fiki, one of the aunties in my neighbourhood. This is some thirty years ago, I don’t even know what they were...
View Article2013 Oct. 26: Sandton Pride photos
Photos by Akhona Hailele (26.10.203) About the photographer Akhona Hailele was born on the 6th of November 1989 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape and later moved to King Williams Town. Hailele then moved...
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