Tag: South Africa

Investment Rollercoaster
Finance

Investment Rollercoaster

Over the last 6 years since starting my business, Investment returns in South Africa have been what many like to call flat. In other words, they have moved sideways. Yes, some years are better than others and some are worse. The discussions have ranged between, which is the better manager
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Letter To The Department Of Justice
Lance Weyer

Letter To The Department Of Justice

EDITOR'S NOTE: In response to an article by US based South African activist, Melanie Nathan on Queerlife where it is alleged that Mr Gay South Africa 2011, Lance Weyer, is under investigation for alleged comments he made towards the South African Department of Justice and its Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Mr Weyer
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Rural Gays Under Threat in SA
Lance Weyer

Rural Gays Under Threat in SA

Traditional Courts Bill could increase persecution of rural LGBTI Currently under consideration is a new piece of legislation called the Traditional Courts Bill. This Bill proposes the introduction of traditional courts, presided over by local chiefs or their delegated representatives. They will have the power to interpret the law as
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Lance Weyer

LGBT Rights, Rights In Name Only?

Human Rights Watch released a damning report on living conditions of lesbians, bisexual women and transgender men in South Africa. Read the full story HERE! Lance Weyer, Mr Gay South Africa 2011 and DA Councillor for the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality responds below: The Bill of Rights in the South African Constitution
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Community Events South Africa

South Africa Gets Own Gay Flag

De Waterkant, Cape Town’s trendy “Gay Village,” has adopted South Africa's new LGBT flag as their own. South Africa's new gay flag was launched in December at the popular MCQP party at Cape Town Stadium. De Waterkant soon followed with one of it's premier gay establishments Crew Bar hoisting the
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