Proudly S.A. Gay

This week I would like to state how Proud I am to be a South African Gay man.



This video states for me a very important world issue at the moment: Gay Marriage. These men are fighting for the right to to marry their partners. France recently took the very important step to allowing them this privilege.

I support these men, but this is the moment where I get to brag. South Africa, was only the seventh country internationally to allow gay marriage. It really ignites an amazing burning fire in my heart to know that my country (which is frequently disregarded as a third world country) is ahead of so many first world countries in terms of this right to love.

We are also the first country ever to have an official gay flag:

Now, however, I'm going to moan a bit.

Johannesburg pride has been cancelled for 2014. I turned 18 this year and wanted it to be my first Pride year. I guess I'm just going to have to not have a pride this year. But I'm putting this out there cause I want things to change. Joburg Pride should again become a main calendar event for this city!

Peace

Phwl

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Our Dearest God: Madiba

Every South-African will be able to tell you that a big thing happened this week. It was the birthday celebrations of our former president and world renowned celebrity Nelson Mandela.

In my opinion that is a very big problem.

I have no issue with having a "hero" figure, a role-model to look up to. It is in fact a very important part of creating a healthy society. I am also well aware of everything he represents and that it is only beneficial for our society. I am glad for the 67 minutes that everyone gives of their time, to maybe achieve greatness equal to his.

The problem comes, however when a society starts to idolize a man. A normal, living, breathing, AGING, man. It is as if we are basing our entire value system and way of life in a country on a single man. As if we would be unable to continue without him.

And now comes the part where I usually get the most criticism, because I put it very rashly.

I honestly think that Mandela can die now.

The media hounds him, watching his every move. As soon as a medical problem is detected, the country goes in to a state of emergency.

We need to live beyond and without Mandela.

Yes he is a great person and yes he is amazing and YES, we need to remember his values.

But we must be careful of creating a God of an ordinary man.

Peace.