Queer Talk Vuyo

Every year this month is celebrated to honour the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, New York. That Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States.

Initially the last Sunday in June was celebrated as "Gay Pride Day," but the actual day was flexible. In major cities across the US the "day" soon grew to encompass a month-long series of events. Today, celebrations include parades, picnics, parties, workshops, and concerts.

Before covid memorials were held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost due to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The true purpose of pride month is to recognize the impact that Queer individuals have had on history locally, and internationally.

South African queer people enjoy the same rights as non queer people in the eyes of the law. Other African countries have a long way to go before queers not only enjoy their right to equality but can also live their lives safely and in dignity.

While we celebrate pride month this year, we must remember the lives of the Queer Kings and Kweens who have been brutally taken away from us due to homophobic violence, intolerance and hatred for living their truth.

There are many organizations in South Africa and Africa who dedicate their time and energy to protect the rights of all queer people. I urge you all to support their efforts by donating to them as many are greatly underfunded.

To all those brave brothers and sisters I salute you and all the work that you do.


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Sandiswa and Amandla met when they were working together, Sandiswa was then Amandla's superior. Fast forward a few years the two got married but things did not turn out as they envisioned. They called it quits and found love in other people. while with other people they became each others side dishes, and now they are back together again married, inlove and each others best friends. 

Find out how this queer couple navigated their love life and made it full circle. 

Follow Sandiswa on Facebook - Sandiswa Nyati-Ludidi 

Amandla - IG - amandla_nyatiludidi

              - Facebook - Amandla Nyati-Ludidi

              - Twitter - @nyati_ludidi


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Relationships that start off via social media are not always about instant gratification and meaningless sex. Bokamoso & Tshoanelo are living testament to the fact that love can be found in the most unlikeliest places. 

From a twitter post to DM to WhatsApp to their first date and finally the day Tshoanelo proposed, this fun queer couple tell us how it all came together and why they decided to move in together during peak lockdown.




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Lauren offers counselling for a variety of concerns, including addiction, marriage, relationship problems, trauma, bereavement, HIV/Aids and general lifestyle issues and concerns. Her clientele is generally between the ages of 5 and 55 and are looking for holistic counselling, to improve their lifestyles from an overall wellness perspective.

"If you are struggling, you do not have to do it alone. If you are unable to find solutions, let's explore your options together. I offer a non-judgmental space where you are able to just be yourself and speak freely and openly".

Location
EXP Medical Centre
Vlakhaas Avenue
Roodepoort 1709
087 250 2389 x85

Call Lauren Loots for a phone consultation now - 087 250 2389 x85


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The term “chronic kidney disease” means lasting damage to the kidneys that can get worse over time. If the damage is very bad, your kidneys may stop working. This is called kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). If your kidneys fail, you will need dialysis or a kidney transplant in order to live.

Listen to Goliath**speak about how he discovered that he had chronic kidney disease and would have to live the rest of his life on dialysis. This young queer has had to overcome depression and live his life in fear during peak covid 19 lockdown. He has come full circle in accepting what he cannot change and is now living everyday to the fullest the best way he can. 


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Former media practitioner Mbulelo Xinana from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape knew that his life was to do more than be behind the camera covering stories. The trajectory of his life work changed when he covered a LGBTQI+ event in the city of his birth Port Elizabeth.

Together with the organization that he works, ISICEBISI, this young queer coordinates events that aim to teach the youth about LGBTQI+ education, Gender Based Violence as well as sensitization workshops for parents and teachers of queer youth at schools in Port Elizabeth.

Follow this remarkable young man on social media on the following handles:

Twitter - @mbuleloxinana

Instagram - @mbulelo Xinana


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