Confused about sexuality: a star lost in sky of life
A story about a 23 year old gay guy who comes from a conservative family where homosexuality is not accepted. He finds it…
Just a guy looking for another. Any hope for me?
A gay guy is raised in a traditional African culture, and he tells of his life in a homophobic society. He has recently…
Review: The Other Me (Suzanne van Rooyen)
“The Other Me” by Suzanne van Rooyen. As I read this book, I realised that it is a book like no other. The…
Ban on ‘gay blood donation’ lifted
Gay men in South Africa are now allowed to donate blood. Previously, men who had sex with men in the previous 6 months…
Ugandan anti-gay laws
The Ugandan anti-gay laws are an embarrassment to Africa. We are trying to put Africa forward as an innovative, developing continent. But yet…
What it means to be gay in South Africa
On paper, South Africa is one of the best places to be if you are gay. South Africa’s constitution outlaws discrimination based on…
Valentine’s day ideas
Valentine’s Day is the highlight of the year for some, a commercial waste of time for others, and a very lonely day for…
Top 10 thoughts of a parent of a gay child
So you have just found that your son (daughter) is gay. Perhaps he was brave enough to come out and tell you, or…
From Small Town Trauma to City Life: Finding Gay Confidence in South Africa
As a young coloured South African, I grew up in a relatively small community where homosexuality was often stereotyped and often “spat” on.…
Homophobia: Parents cutting you off
My friend came out to his parents and they want to write him off… we want to know if there are any laws…
Simon Nkoli: A Legacy of Pride and Resistance
Explore the enduring legacy of Simon Nkoli, anti-apartheid and LGBTQ+ activist, and how a new generation of artists like Majola are honoring his…
Religion and homosexuality: Being gay is not a choice
Religiously, being gay is a very inexcusable and punishable sin. Both the Bible and the Holy Quran prohibit this form of sexuality. Cultures…
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