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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 come out to his family.
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 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.…
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 were banned from blood donation. The new rules align gay and straight people, and require only that blood donors are in a monogamous relationship.
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 our neighbours keep pulling us a few steps backward.
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 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…
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 and traditions view this form of sexuality as a taboo and a curse.
Being rejected by your family for being gay
Christmas is a happy time, but it is also one of the saddest times. Some gay people will be alone because their family have rejected them for being gay. It saddens and sickens me, and I cannot even begin to imagine what that must feel like. How can a family do this to one of…
How awesome is the gay community
It is always such a warming feeling to belong to a ‘community’. I see communities in many places such as churches and religious groups, schools, and residential areas. To me, a community is a group of people who are naturally brought together for various reasons and end up having a strong bond with each other. They
Religion and homosexuality
They say that nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. However, I think that another certainty seems to be the unnecessary conflict between homosexuality and religion. Most major religions reject homosexuality, claiming it is a sin. If there is a higher power – a God – out there, he actually will…
