FROM THE EDITOR
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i - As the weather gets warmer each day I know that most of our readers will be getting ready for the summer, and what better way to do it than getting that beach body in shape and ready for days when you’ll be able to lie by the pool or strut along the beach front with confidence ... turn to or fitness page to get a few tips. The USA supreme court recently ruled that same-sex marriage is now legal throughout the USA. With the fanfare that followed the announcement anyone would have thought that they were the first - they were not. However, it is great news and with luck other countries will follow their example. Despite the ruling inequality for LGBTI citizens is still prevalent and the fight must continue. See page 32 for our thoughts on the subject. On our cover we feature the one and only Cathy Specific. We met with her to find out a bit more about what makes our glamorous trolly dolly tic ... what a wonderful person she is! Find out all about her on page 24. Gay Pride in Gauteng looms, and this year the FAGFEST kicks off Pretoria Pride. You can find out more by checking out page 20 and their ads on the scene out pages 29 and 31. Once again some of Cape Town’s most supportive car dealerships to the gay community are back in this issue. We urge you to support the companies who support the community - Audi Claremont, Fiat Canal Walk, Spur, Property Avenue, Revite, Bidvest Car Rental and Schmidthauser Electrical are a few of the large companies who DO support the gay community. So when you are in the market to hire a car, buy a property, buy a car remember to give your support to those who support you. We found a great little tearoom in Heidelberg. Those of you wanting a unique and camp high tea experience this is just for you. Read about it on page 42. Keep healthy, be safe what ever you get up to. Till next time enjoy the magazine! Tommy Patterson
MANAGING EDITOR: Tommy Patterson 082 562 3358 ISSN 2304-859X Contributors: Daniel Dercksen, Liberty Banks, Published by: Rob Simpson, Matthew van As Patterson Publications P.O. Box 397, Sea Point 8060 Additional Photography: Tel: 021 555 1279, Fax: 086 535 5063 Simon Diener E-mail: Keith Coventry at outmagafrica@telkomsa.net outmagazine@mweb.co.za Advertising Sales: Robert Simpson 072 266 7051, Matthew Van As 084 761 7942 Printed by ABC Press, Cape Town Tommy Patterson 082 562 3358 Copyright: All articles, stories, interviews and other materials in OUT Africa Magazine are the copyright of the publication or are reproduced with permission from other copyright owners. All rights are reserved. No materials may be copied, modified, published or otherwise distributed without the prior written permission of OUT Africa Magazine. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by those providing comments in this publication are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of OUT Africa Magazine or any employee thereof. OUT Africa Magazine and Patterson Publications cc., will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in any information contained in the publication.
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KZN MAN CHOSEN FOR THAILAND
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ierre Buckley from the Gay and Lesbian Network (GLN) has been selected to go to Bangkok, Thailand, for the One Young World summit in November this year. One Young World (OYW) is a UK-based not-for-profit that gathers together the brightest young people from all around the world and helps them to make lasting connections to create positive change in their communities and throughout the world. OYW delegates are 18-30 years old and have demonstrated leadership ability and a commitment to effecting positive change. Counsellors from previous summits include Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, who was a Counsellor at the OYW Summits in 2010 in London and 2011 in Zurich. Others include the like of Sir Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, Francois Pienaar, former Springbok Captain, Ryk Neethling, an Olympic Gold Medallist in Swimming and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, to name a few. At the Summit delegates’ debate, formulate and share innovative solutions for the pressing issues that face the world today. Buckley hopes to discuss issues concerning minority groups, such as health issues, education, nutrition, and basic sanitation. Buckley is the programme co-ordinator of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) programme which is run by GLN After each Summit, the delegates, who are then known as One Young World Ambassadors, work on their own initiatives or lend the power of the One Young World network to those initiatives already in existence. It is a great achievement to be selected for the summit, not only for Buckley or GLN, but for KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa as well. However, in order for Buckley to attend the summit, he needs to raise £2750.00 which is roughly R50 000.00. He is hoping to receive sponsorship from corporate philanthropists and companies who are looking to see a positive change in the world. If you are interested in helping Buckley go to Thailand for this once in a lifetime opportunity, please contact him via email at pierrebuckley@ gmail.com. You may also visit the OYW website at www.oneyoungworld. com for more information.