How Steve from “beep bank” changed my life
Steve from “beep bank” remains one of South Africa’s most loved and well-known radio advertising characters. But did you know that he was voiced by a gay man? Kevin Britz reveals how he created Steve in the midst of personal turmoil and tragedy. Six years ago life happened. I came out, got divorced from a […]
An open letter to Mafikizolo’s Theo about gay rumours
Dear Theo, I came across an online article on Sowetan Live entitled “Mafikizolo’s Theo Kgosinkwe opens up about gay rumours: ‘It nearly broke me.’” I sat to read what this article was about and not be misled by the headline. Upon clicking on the link, I learned that, “It’s been three years since Mafikizolo’s Theo […]
Carlton Wilborn: Still striking a pose after all these years…
Self-confessed fanboy Stanimir Stoykov interviews Carlton Wilborn, former Madonna backup dancer and star of her groundbreaking Truth or Dare film, about his new documentary. I was born and grew up in Communist Bulgaria. Nobody was allowed to speak out against the Socialist system. Those who did were jailed, murdered and punished. It was difficult to visit […]
Sex vs. Intimacy – Grabbing a shag when a hug would do
It’s not unusual to hear a guy say something like: “Damn, it’s been too long since I last had sex!” But can you remember ever hearing someone lamenting the fact that they needed to be touched? Or that they were aching for some affection after too long a period of going without any? You may […]
Hollywood stars and SA icons honour Pieter-Dirk Uys
A new film about the life and work of openly gay performing artist and activist Pieter-Dirk Uys will be released in cinemas in July. In Nobody’s Died Laughing, a film crew tries to keep up with one of the hardest working artists in South Africa on a journey from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Grahamstown, Stellenbosch to […]
Male dancers model underwear in streets of Madrid
To promote its latest Hole Line collection, men’s underwear brand Modus Vivendi got dancers and models Davide Zongoli and Elihu Arcopom to perform on the streets and subway of Madrid. Photographed by Joan Crisol, the stunning campaign brings together the best of the male form and the daily urban hubbub of the Spanish capital. Check […]
The job at hand – celebrating Masturbation Month
Seeing as May is Masturbation Month, here are some excellent reasons to keep spanking your monkey – and doing it often! Educated people partake in self-pleasure more often than their less-educated counterparts, according to a National Health Survey’s findings obtained at the Kinsey Institute. This is not surprising when you consider the fact that it’s […]
Motoring: The Fiat 500X – does it have the X-factor?
The compact Sports-Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment has been one of the fastest-growing in South Africa over the last few years. In 2015 alone we saw the introduction of numerous models, each with their own unique style and character. The likes of the Citroën C4 Cactus, Honda HRV, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3, Opel Mokka, Suzuki Vitara […]
Queen, fairy? Africa’s first competitive gay rugby team wants you!
Jozi Cats, Africa’s first gay and inclusive competitive rugby club, has launched a bold and controversial new initiative to recruit more players and challenge homophobia in sport. The campaign uses players from the Johannesburg-based rugby team in a series of shots with traditionally derogatory and stereotypical gay terms that question the perception of the kind of gay […]
Pink Loerie Mardi Gras 2016 Street Parade gallery
The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras Arts Festival concluded its 16th outing on Saturday with the festive annual street parade. Locals and visitors to Knysna lined the streets to celebrate the LGBT community. The parade included Oelof de Meyer, who recently represented South Africa at Mr Gay World in Malta, wearing his national costume. The procession […]