Gay Pages

Established in 1994 and one of the world’s 25 oldest printed magazines, the sophisticated Gay Pages is the only gay glossy coffee table magazine in South Africa. It enjoys comprehensive national print distribution, reaching approximately 1600 outlets ranging from airport lounges, retail and 1400 mail boxes. This clean, presentable coffee table publication has a wide and diverse audience, while many premium brands advertise with us, as the affluent, brand loyal gay consumer segment is one of the most sought-after audiences globally. Our focus on writing reviews on travel, restaurants, cars, lifestyle and luxury products, whilst publishing gay content from all over the world, made us a household name and popular with local and international tourists from Japan to the USA. Our incredibly popular website has over 1000 articles (www.gaypagessa.co.za) and has tremendous reach, with more than 100 000 page views per month. We offer both print and online subscriptions.

Gay Pages

EDITORIAL

CONTRIBUTORS

IN THE SPIRIT

ECOLOGY

COLOUR • THE ENCHANTING ODYSSEY OF BLUE: A Journey Through History, Pigments, and Beyond

ALAN SAMONS

STUNNING MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPÉ • The elegant 2024 GLC model with its sporty coupé silhouette is edgy with a design focussed blend of powerful performance offering versatile dynamism and off-road adventure. Characteristic elements include the simulated chrome under guard and black roof rails with optional running boards. It’s sporty, muscular appearance is emphasised by the wide headlights flowing to the striking radiator grille.

…hotter than just hot

STREAMING/FILM REVIEWS

MUSIC REVIEWS

THE LADY IS A CHAMP • In a world overshadowed by often meaningless pop music, it is exhilarating to come across an artist that not only pushes musical boundaries, but is also doing it in an unashamed manner. Lady Charles is one of those musicians who continuously push the musical envelope not just sonically, but also in terms of appearance.

BOOK REVIEWS

INTELLIGENCE, MENTORSHIP AND LEARNING SKILLS THROUGHOUT LIFE. • Being the youngest of four siblings, I got quite frustrated with lagging behind, which is a normal feeling amongst youngest siblings.

OUR chosen mothers • The second time my mom turned thirty-five, I made her a birthday card featuring several hand-drawn pictures of Britney Spears (each wearing a different outfit from various music videos). When I showed my brother the night before, he reminded me that it was my mom’s birthday, not Britney’s.

COVER MODEL

OUT IN AFRICA SAFELY • Having recently returned from the UK and Ireland on a visit, and having had to pay eye-watering prices in South African Rands because of the exchange rate while we were there, my partner and I agreed that we needed to look closer to home for places to visit.

Southern Africa – a GIANT leap in gay rights • Since the colonial era, much of Africa still observes 19th century laws condemning homosexuality.

Euthanasia dying with dignity and the cost • Paralysed from the neck down and unable to talk, he turned his eyes toward the hospital window that had the most beautiful view of the Swiss Alps. His eyes were sad. It was time to die.

OTHERNESS • The world as we know it is in a state of turmoil. Across the planet there is conflict resulting from financial greed, to land, to subjugation and hate. Most of this conflict stems from intolerance and hate. Obviously, this has been brought into the spotlight recently with the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel. Based on Hamas’ stated aim of exterminating Jews and annexing their land. With shades of National Socialism looming large the terms Holocaust and Lebensraum come to mind.

TWINK GOING ON TWUNK • In the corner of every gay bar in the world, there sits an...