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Streaming/film Reviews
• Starring Megan Mantaner and Mateo Medina Created by Suzana López This may not seem to be a series aimed at LGBTQ+ readers, but in episode 7, it does an about turn. This captivating series highlights the dilemma of a feisty young woman who offers he
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Editor Rubin van Niekerk Deputy Editor/Creative Director Alan Samons Graphic Designer Darnell Sardinha Office Manager Joan Doyle Décor Editor Alan Samons Art and Entertainment Alan Samons Lifestyle and Social Henry Bantjez Restaurant Reviews Rubin va
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The Rise Of Hoarder Chic Embracing Excess In A Minimalist Age
What was once praised as the epitome of sophistication and good taste – clean lines, open spaces, and a philosophy of “less is more” – has given way to a new aesthetic phenomenon: “Hoarder Chic.” This emerging trend celebrates abundance, nostalgia, a
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Homophobic Bullies At School
Jason, a handsome, tall sixteen-year-old boy twitches his left eye when he speaks (this is called a nervous tick caused by stress). I tell him to sit up straight. “I can’t hear you Jason”, I say, raising my voice. Speak up. Look at me. Tell me what h
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Restaurants
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape The Plettenberg Hotel has unveiled its new-look restaurant, which is destined to become a popular new Plett venue not only for resident guests, but also for casual diners booking for breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinne
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Contributors
Alan is an inexhaustible maker – from writing, to painting, sculpting, making jewellery and working with a variety of other media, including ceramics and restoring Asian scrolls and ceramics. When not making ‘stuff’ he can be found with his nose in a
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Edition 2 Of 4 2024
As life progresses, we tend to reflect more on the lives which we have lived which proved both interesting and challenging. Most of us had to overcome similar hurdles like bullying, homophobia, living in the closet, and just generally wearing a mask
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Colour The Allure of Purple exploring The Colour That Doesn’t Exist
Renowned for its mystical allure, purple occupies a unique space in our collective imagination. Yet, what if I told you that purple, as we commonly perceive it, doesn’t actually exist? And that’s not just purple, but all purplish colours, like mauve
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Book Reviews
In a future dominated by technology, John grapples with the oppressive regime of The Federation, which promotes emotion suppression and AI control. Assigned to infiltrate a colony of Feelers – humans resistant to AI influence – John encounters Joshua
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Gay Fiction: south Africa’s Next Chapter
Despite our progressive and inclusive constitution, only a rare few gay-centric novels have been published in our history. This is finally changing. Within the past few years, the local literary scene has exploded with novels featuring gay characters
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Embracing Financial Harmony A Guide For Couples In South Africa
Whether you’re just starting a new life together or have been partners for years, our expertise in auditing, property development, and communication technology offers invaluable insights into ensuring financial harmony. When two people decide to shar
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Oft Neglected, But Of Vital Importance For Health And Fitness
However, often missing is the stretching that will counterbalance the shortening of muscle fibres, the lengthening of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons and ligaments. The last two mentioned tissues connect muscle and bone, helping stabilise the b
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What Does Being Sexually Fluid Mean?
For example, let’s say a group of baseball players are in the team airplane and the engines abruptly halt due to mechanical failure. The pilot and co-pilot manage to glide the aircraft into a safe but bumpy water landing just off the coast of a lush
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Ecology
Scientists have accomplished a whale of a feat. They’ve identified previously unknown complexity in whale communication by analysing thousands of recorded sequences of sperm whale clicks with artificial intelligence. Recent research has delved deeper
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Erectile Dysfunction
Given the advent of the internet, and most especially search engines such as Google, there is a plethora of information available at a person’s disposal. Every possible question that you could ask has an answer. The problem is that tools such as thes
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A SOLO TRIP TO THAILAND AND CAMBODIA Sabai Sabai
Long story short, I’d planned to visit the Kingdom in October for my birthday, but life had other plans, so the next best option was to skip the worst of Johannesburg’s winter. I needed a solo trip for various reasons and since I love Thailand, I cou
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From A DOM To The Younger Generation
Having arrived in the orbit of being a DOM (Dirty Old Man, though I did have a shower this morning), I thought I would share some words of wisdom(?!) with those of you who are of a much younger strain, which, in my case, means you who are approximate
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Music Reviews
The art pop duo returns with their 15th album to date, and it is amazing how relevant this ‘80s band has continued to be still today. Neil and Chris call this their gayest album to date. Musically the songs are a great combination of synths and orche
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Behaviours That Make Men Age Better
And as men like these journey through life, embracing their self-acceptance, happiness blossoms along their life journey. What sets them apart from the rest where the grey is just grey? Here is the juicy part. They strive to add meaning to their live
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Road Tests
This compelling entry level car into the electric vehicle market blends cutting-edge technology with a refined aesthetic that targets discerning consumers. ORA, a brand under GWM (Great Wall Motors), has carved out a niche for itself by focusing on e
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Mommy’s Boy
I magine a love child between Abba, Lady Gaga and Robyn. Imagine theatrical melodies that move between fluttering fairies and dark goblins lurking in the shadows. Of course it is not just about music, but Metteson is a cataclysmic synergy of sound an
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Truly Masterful Toyota Prado
The new Land Cruiser Prado has an unrivalled global reputation for strength, reliability and coping with the harshest conditions. Land Cruiser evolved into three parallel series, namely the 300 Series a Luxury SUV, the Utility Focused world famous 70
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Alvi Armani Hair Restoration
Being visionaries in the hair restoration field has enabled Alvi Armani to stay abreast with the latest research, science and technology with growing research and development in their own R&D laboratories based in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles USA. For
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Don’t Get Sucked Into The Dark Side Of Social Media
I’m old enough to remember that only two decades ago most people consumed news via old-fashioned newspapers and magazines. Over the last two decades readership trends and information consumption has dramatically changed to mainly online news and info
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Reach For A Dream
In the vast canvas of the natural world, some individuals possess an extraordinary ability to freeze fleeting moments of raw beauty and translate them into visual poetry. Prelena Soma Owen is one such individual, a remarkable wildlife photographer an
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Cultural Appropriation Versus Cultural Appreciation. Yes, There Is A Difference.
We live within one-another’s cultures whether we’re even conscious of it or not. I’ve been to Indian weddings where I was asked to wear appropriate attire, which I happily did and enjoyed feeling part of a culture that wasn’t mine. Indian weddings ar
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Prelena Soma Owen A Leading Light In The World Of Wildlife Photography
Prelena is a South African-born Indian, wildlife photographer whose fascination with Nature started at a very young age. Born and raised in the heart of apartheid-era South Africa, her journey was marked by both the beauty of her surroundings and the
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Not To Be Taken For Granted
Twenty-one-year-old Grant originally hails from Frisco, Texas and was one of the lucky ones to have been gifted with two very supportive parents and an older brother. “My family was super into sport and my dad was even a coach. At an early age, I was
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Where Has The Hustle Gone?
Some of us may remember the “good old days” of Champions Bar in Johannesburg. I have gone down memory lane often before in this column, so I won’t do that again but picture it … “Downtown Joburg early 1990s (to paraphrase Sophia from the Golden Girls
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