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The Other Me book cover — "The Other Me" by Suzanne van Rooyen. As I read this book, I realised that it is a book like no other. The book is truly South African, and captures the culture of South African teenagers very well. But the thing I found so fascinating was how it deals with real human issues so well. Not just drama issues such as crime and violence that we hear about all the time in South Africa, but real human emotions - the ones we don't easily share with others.

Review: The Other Me (Suzanne van Rooyen)

This entry was posted in General and tagged Book Reviews on June 7, 2014

Ban on ‘gay blood donation’ lifted

This entry was posted in General and tagged Donating blood Gay men Gay rights HIV on May 21, 2014

The Ugandan anti-gay laws are an embarrassment to Africa. We are trying to put Africa forward as an innovative, developing continent. But yet our neighbours keep pulling us a few steps backward.

Ugandan anti-gay laws

This entry was posted in General and tagged Homophobia Religion Uganda on March 19, 2014

On paper, South Africa is one of the best places to be if you are gay. South Africa's constitution outlaws discrimination based on sexual orientation (we were the first in the world to do so in constitution), and gay people in South Africa are legally allowed to marry (we were the fifth country in the world to allow this). Those are two things to be very proud of.

What it means to be gay in South Africa

This entry was posted in General and tagged Homophobia South Africa on March 17, 2014

Heart in Milky Way — Valentine's Day is the highlight of the year for some, a commercial waste of time for others, and a very lonely day for a few. You really should try to do something nice - it will make you feel great. There's nothing wrong with spicing up your life a bit.

Valentine’s day ideas

This entry was posted in General and tagged Love Valentine's day on February 12, 2014

So you have just found that your son (daughter) is gay. Perhaps he was brave enough to come out and tell you, or perhaps you found out by some other means. These are my views on the top 10 questions or thoughts you might have as a parent to a gay child.

Top 10 thoughts of a parent of a gay child

This entry was posted in General and tagged Coming out FAQ Parents on January 4, 2014

Gay thoughts: Why me?

This entry was posted in General and tagged Coming out Homophobia Relationships on November 27, 2013

My friend came out to his parents and they want to write him off... we want to know if there are any laws that state that they should pay his university studies and living costs... he is a 1st year student at North west university... please help us with any info and acts.

Homophobia: Parents cutting you off

This entry was posted in General and tagged Homophobia on November 4, 2013

Tribute to the South African gay Icon Simon Nkoli — Simon Tseko Nkoli was an anti-apartheid, gay rights and AIDS activist in South Africa. Nkoli was born in Soweto in a seSotho-speaking family. He grew up on a farm in the Free State and his family later moved to Sebokeng.

Tribute to Simon Nkoli

This entry was posted in General and tagged Gay Icon Music on October 29, 2013

Path of life — Religiously, being gay is a very inexcusable and punishable sin. Both the Bible and the Holy Quran prohibit this form of sexuality. Cultures and traditions view this form of sexuality as a taboo and a curse.

Religion and homosexuality: Being gay is not a choice

This entry was posted in General and tagged Homophobia Religion on October 17, 2013

One of my readers emailed me the below short story, and he has allowed me to post it here. I think it is really beautiful. Thanks Neil! “Don’t feel bad about my death, my love, it was God’s plan. He took me away from you and I know the pain […]