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2013 July 16: Mo(u)rning in progress @ 26
© Zanele Muholi2013 Where: Thokoza township, Johannesburg What: Three (3) days after Duduzile Zozo’s burial When: 16/07/2013 How many: 24 participants excluding taxi drivers. Who: Mostly black...
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2013 July 19: Muholi’s birthday and wishes
Photo by Sibonelo Muholi (19.07.2013) … the beat goes on and we are growing together bafowethu.
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2013 July 27: African Lesbians and Transgender Facing Belgium
Faces & Phases mounted on the wall by Lesego Tlhwale Elegance, good wine, conversation and Deutsch/Flemish opening speech by known Belgian professor, I remembered that this is not a dream but I’m...
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2013 July 29: Education, Queer Youth, Hate Crimes: So where to from here?
by Jeremiah Sepotokele* Hate crimes have destroyed many lives and communities in South Africa today. As we reflect on lives that have been affected, the tragic story of the late Duduzile Zozo continues...
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2013 July 31: No title
I lay here, in pain tossing and turning waiting for the birth of my daughter. I try to lift my head but it won’t get off the pillow, as my body starts to give way my abdominals go numb. It’s almost...
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2013 Aug. 1: The 2012 Eastern Cape Pride that was
Nokwanda leading 2012 Eastern Cape Pride Photo album by Zanele Muholi.11th Aug. 2012. Eastern Cape, South Africa. They say pictures speak louder than words. For those who were there at the 2012...
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2013 Aug.4: FEW’s 10th Anniversary
Bontle and Surprise of EPOC organisation Exactly a year ago now, I joined the Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW), activists and allies to celebrate the 10th anniversary. FEW is the black lesbian...
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2013 Aug. 19: The importance of self acceptance
by Pearl Mbali Zulu We often worry too much about being accepted by our families, friends, churches and communities, forgetting that it all starts within. Our external environment and physical senses...
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2013 Nov. 4: From Market Photo Workshop to Bremen University
by Fikile Mazambani Zanele Muholi’s name has become synonymous with her visual activism which she calls “Visual/ Art activism – an artistic approach to hate crimes” such that one can almost...
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2013 Dec. 1: Words
Words aren’t easy to come out Words have a deeper meaning than we think Never back down when you tell it I found myself with a trick of telling the words Words have a deeper meaning than we think I...
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2014 Jan. 27: If I only had five minutes…
A poem for Brenda Mvula written by her partner Koketso Matlaweng read at the memorial service on the 9th Jan.2014. If I only had five minutes the day you passed away, I would have had time to tell you...
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2014 Feb.5: “No one can live without love”
by Betesta Segale My name is Betesta Segale. I am a 31 years old trans man. I am a LGTBI activist, a writer and a communicator. I have always found it easy to interact and be open with people. In my...
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2014 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....
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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 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 14: A healer is laid to rest
All photos by Charmain Carrol 12/07/2014 May her beautiful soul rest in peace. Previous article 2014 July 11: Another expert in...
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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. 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...
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2014 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:...
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2014 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....
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