2017 Dec. 15: Ricki & Tony’s best wedding
Team TT Weds by: Lerato Dumse Days after making her/story in her birth country Botswana, Tshepo Ricki Kgositau walked down the aisle on Friday, December 15, 2017 in Cape Town, South Africa. Ricki...
View Article2017 Oct. 26: South African Fashion Week
by Lesego Masilela Being in a space where I have people with a clear understanding of what I love is one of the best experiences I can never trade for anything. On October 24 – 25, 2017 I attended...
View Article2017 July 25: Mellisa Mbambo to represent the KZN LGBTI community at the...
by Yaya Mavundla Mellisa Mbambo is black trans-woman, born 32 years ago in Intshanga, KwaZulu Natal. She is a part time stylist. Super excited about representing the LGBTI community at the upcoming...
View Article2016 June 4: Muholi honored with Courage and Creativity award
by Lerato Dumse Zanele Muholi is the latest honoree for the 2016 Courage and Creativity award. Africa’s Out, an initiative by Wangechi Mutu conferred the award to this talented photographer and...
View Article2016 April 18: “I have never seen so many Queer people under one roof…”
by Thembisa Cordelia Mhlawuli We are all born with greatness within, of course greatness is determined by the grace of your services to others. Humanity stands to be the one greatness within, which...
View Article2015 Sept. 12: ‘2015, the year of breaking my silence’
by Christie van Zyl This year was my first time attending Mbokodo awards ‘Celebrating Women in the Arts’. Ang’zange nga kuzwa ukubumbana kwabantu besifazane kanje. (I have never experienced a...
View Article2015 Sept. 2: When Faces Meet in Gothenburg, Sweden
Photo Album by Lerato Dumse & Mary Coble and Ram Ranjan What: Muholi & Dumse’s Artist Talk Where: Stadsbiblioteket (Gothenburg City Library), Sweden. When: @17h30 Presentation focussed on...
View Article2015 Sept. 1: Mr & Miss LGBTI Daveyton 2015
by Sicka ‘Sharon’ Mthunzi What a “turn up” as we say when an event is supported by many. People came in all shapes and sizes, from the ladies in their gorgeous dresses to the gentleman with their smart...
View Article2015 Aug. 30: Losing and regaining self love
My life resembles the story line of the famous English book Dr Jackal and Mr Hyde. I was born Wandile Sincwala on the 17th of July 1988. Later in my teen years I was reborn as Somizy (Somgaga) as most...
View Article2015 Aug. 28: I have always wanted to enter a pageant
My name is Malolo Mofokeng also known as Eva. I am a 26 years old drag queen and come from Petrus Steyn in the Free State. I started my schooling in 1996 at Thiboloha School for the Deaf and Blind in...
View Article2015 July 15: Doing the best for my daughter
I am Thembisa Cordelia Mhlawuli known as Lovey. I was born in Cape Town in Somerset Hospital. My parents are Nomthandazo Patricia known as ‘Pat’ and Welile Christopher Mhlawuli. I am the last-born,...
View Article2015 June 29: The day my journey started
I am Thando Nkonzwana, originally from Cape Town. I would love to tell you about my recent journey. Everything is a new chapter to me, the traveling and meeting new faces. The 18th of June 2015 was my...
View Article2015 Jan. 3: Current situation
It is late at night when my mind begins wondering to places I made a concise decision to ignore. The thought lingers over me like a dark cloud above my head and suddenly I am cold with sadness. I...
View Article2015 June 28: Beauties from Faces celebrating their Phases
Where: Durban, South Africa Faces and Phases participants, Phila Mbanjwa and Tinashe Wakapila, a selfie taken by Phila somewhere in Durban (28.06.2015) Being a woman is more to it than being a pretty...
View Article2015 Feb. 11: Preliminary program for Zanele Muholi
11-26 February 2015 Lillestrøm/Oslo, NORWAY Akershus Art Center Adress: Storgata 4, Lillestrøm Msa Muholi covered his mouth with a yellow cloth trying to block the chilling wind outside the Art on...
View Article2015 Feb. 1: “It felt like I was part of a reality TV show”
by Katiso Kgope It’s been days since we returned safely to Johannesburg from Durban. I must say it has been a phenomenal experience, one that I will never forget. I’m so grateful that I was selected to...
View Article2014 Nov. 24: Our Photographs have been taken
by Junie Sihlangu I’ve always been a fan of Zanele Muholi’s work and it was such an honour to get to review her book Faces and Phases 2006–14. I honestly thought it would be just a bunch of photos, as...
View Article2014 Nov. 16: The best private gay wedding photos
by Lindeka Qampi What: Gay Wedding When: 7th Aug. 2014 Where: Johannesburg, South Africa 1. Decoration: Kim Cordier was Décor person who was responsible in making the entire venue glitz in crystals,...
View Article2014 Oct. 31: Faces and Phases (2006 – 2014) book launch
Featuring in the series is Lebo ‘Leptie’ Phume (2013) and (2014) portraits. Faces and Phases (2006-14) by Zanele Muholi Book Launch Friday, November 7, 2014 Time: 7-9 pm Market Photo Workshop Entrance...
View Article2014 June 26: When photography is our religion
All Photos by Lerato Maduna © 27/11/2012 What: Faces and Phases exhibition opening When: 2 Years ago (27th November 2012) Where: Goethe-Institut Südafrika, 119 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood....
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