“The thing about romance is that [it] requires money,” Lebohang Masango said in a PowerFm interview late last year. I found myself relating to this sentiment and most of her sentiments. Masango argues that capitalism has permeated into romantic relationships and it is often difficult to think about your ideal partner without thinking about their…
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Dating in your late teens and early twenties: An unpaid internship
I can safely say that my dating curriculum vitae definitely lists me as undateable. I have been with a lot of people but until this day I have not been in a long term, healthy, and exclusive relationship. And I believe it has everything to do with age. 18-21 is a very delicate time in…
Cape Town Gay Culture: Fake, Elitist, Pretty Privilege, and Clout
Last year after finishing a podcast with Musa Nkone, we sat down and just reflected on the Cape Town gay scene. In our talk, I felt personally attacked and that Musa was taking a jab at me because our talk began with him calling me a “fake elite gay”. It was at this point where I…
A Day With Top Chef SA’s Chef Aya
“Best Seafood in Cape Town” chef according to Eat Out in 2016, Top Chef SA runner-up, Pop Up Chef, SABC 3’s Afternoon Express regular guest chef and Private Chef who worked his way from having “no plan” and just “passing time” by studying Hotel Management. Ayabonga Gope has undoubtedly worked his way up to be…
