Gateway to Africa

Johannesburg is definitely South Africa's gateway to Africa - most airlines to South Africa fly directly into Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport. A few now fly from Europe or the Americas to Cape Town and the third major city, Durban, our east-coast port city is seeing increasing traffic. This was boosted with the completion of Durban's huge King Shaka Interntional Airport in time for the 2010 world cup soccer event hosted in South Africa, an event which catapulted South Africa into the world limelight.

Also check out our Gay Directory South Africa on Facebook for everything that's hot and happening in the city and beyond.

Photo is courtesy of GayShare - Johannesburg Pride 2008.

South Africa in solidarity with the US marriage equality decision

Johannesburg's and South Africa's own Mr Gay South Africa 2015, Craig Maggs, has joined the countless Facebook members who have added the rainbow filter to their profiles in celebration of the USA Supreme Court decsion which will allow gay marriage in all 50 States of the US. Congratulations on an epic decision about #love #equality. Gay Marriage has been legal in South Africa since 2006 with the promulgation of the Civil Union Act which recognises gay marriages and gay civil unions.

Mr Gay South Africa 2015, Craig Maggs, from Johannesburg

We have it all

Johannesburg has it all. Want some?

Getting wet in Johannesburg

Looks like a good idea..

It's Christmas in the city

Celebrating Christmas in the city of gold, as Johannesburg is fondly known. Merry Christmas guys. Hoping to see you all in South Africa in the New Year.

Goodbye to a dear father

The modern father of our nation and South Africa's favourite President died at the age of 95 last night on the 5th December 2013.

Nelson Mandela will be remembered as a world Statesman who brought unity to South Africa and peace to this part of Africa and a man loved by everyone.

CNN sets out well his life history and the passage to a peaceful transition from the National Party government pre-1994 to the democratic elections and the inauguration of our first black President under the new negotiated Constitution of the Republic. The Constitution introduced a Bill of Rights and widespread new freedoms for all citizens, regardless of race or gender. We salute you dear father and thank you for your gift to us all. May you Rest in Peace.

President Nelson Mandela

Goodbye to a dear father

The modern father of our nation and South Africa's favourite President died at the age of 95 last night on the 5th December 2013.

Nelson Mandela will be remembered as a world Statesman who brought unity to South Africa and peace to this part of Africa and a man loved by everyone.

CNN sets out well his life history and the passage to a peaceful transition from the National Party government pre-1994 to the democratic elections and the inauguration of our first black President under the new negotiated Constitution of the Republic. The Constitution introduced a Bill of Rights and widespread new freedoms for all citizens, regardless of race or gender. We salute you dear father and thank you for your gift to us all. May you Rest in Peace.

President Nelson Mandela

New October date for Pride Jhb 2013

In a shock move, Johannesburg Pride, which was scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed to the end of October. Full story here.

Yummy in the City

The new colour of Joburg

RED HOT!

Pride in Johannesburg 2012

October is Pride month in Johannesburg and the boys from PHD underwear strut their stuff on this float at Saturday's parade.

 

Here's a link to the full photo set on Facebook.

 

Hot in the city

It may be winter in Johannesburg but there are still plenty of ways to have a hot weekend...

Hot Johannesburg

Mr Gay World 2012 in Johannesburg

New Zealand's Andreas Derleth is the new Mr Gay World 2012. 1st Runner-up was South Africa's Lance Weyer (right) followed by France's Remy Frejaville (bottom right).

Congratulations guys and to South Africa's organiser Coenie Kukkuk in charge of both the Mr Gay South Africa pageant and the Mr Gay World event which took place in Johannesburg over the past few days culminating in the spectacular finale' last night.

South Africa is proud to have held the Mr Gay World title for the past 2 years and now to have had top finalists for 3 years in a row.

Our Mr Gay Worlds look forward to the 2012 pageant

Proud South Africans and immediate past and current holders of the Mr Gay World title 2010 and 2011, Charl (right) and Fracois (left) promote the 2012 contest taking place in Johannesburg next month. Click on this link for all of this year's contenders for the title.

Mr Gay World contenders

The Mr Gay World pageant is taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa from the 4th - 8th April. One of the contenders for the title is Mr Gay Argentina, Gonzalo Bagaloni who lives in Buenos Aires. We will be featuring more of the hot contenders here in the run up to the show.

Ready for the Mr Gay World Pageant

It is hard to believe that our own Mr Gay World's reign is coming to an end. South Africa, and our Mr Gay South Africa organisers, have secured the running of the next Mr Gay World contest in Johannesburg this year and we look forward to the hunky contestants arriving in weeks. Thanks for representing South Africa for a second year in a row Francois, following in the footsteps of Charl from South Africa who held the title the previous year.

The contest runs over the Easter weekend from the 4th April to the Grand Fnale on Sun 8th April where our Mr Gay World will hand over his title. There's a full programme of events, most of which are open to the public and you can lift them off the website here.

Same-sex Civil Union/Marriage contracts

Same-sex pre-marriage or Civil Union contracts are our specialty and can be downloaded off our website Mc Naught and Company. Check it out and once signed, the contract can be returned to us from anywhere in South Africa and we will register the contract in the Deeds Office closest to you. The website sets out details of the marriage systems available and I will also discuss it with you if you need a little help. Dave on 083-7033329 or dave@maclaw.co.za Please remember though that the notarial contract needs to be executed by me (as Notary public) before you get married.

Sauna Party new year 2011

Join us @ SAUNA BOYZ New Years Eve 31 DEC for the hottest MEN ONLY party in South Africa. What to expect? Super hot FOAM party with wet testosterone overloaded men dancing, playing in the foam steam and Jacuzzis . On the other side we will have our resident band kick off the party from about 19H00 working up the crowd until our DJ takes over what will then become the grooviest dance floor in town laser lights and more. Don’t worry about getting hungry because our super chef will keep your tummies full with a delicious finger food buffet spread until the wee hours of the morning. R120 p/p all inclusive YOU WONT FIND A BETTER PARTY OR VALUE FOR MONEY ANYWHERE ELLS more info 072-4972500

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City boy

Boys in the city tonight... go get 'em!!

Hot October

Single in the city? Check the blog links and make your stay in Johannesburg a memorable one.

Hot in the city

Let's go out on the town tonight... hot city boys!

Hot Johannesburg Easter

Hey guys, hope you've been having an awesome Easter weekend in South Africa. Here's something to keep your cockles warmed up, despite the cool evening as we change to autumn.

Pretoria's Francois Nel is the new Mr Gay World 2011

The new Mr Gay World 2011 chosen tonight in Manila, Philipines, is South Africa's Francois Nel seen right above with Mr Gay South Africa organiser Coenie Kukkuk.

This makes it second in a row for South Africa as Charl van den Berg (left in picture right) handed over his reign as Mr Gay World 2010 to Francois. Charl is pictured in Durban with Durban View Gay Guesthouse co-owner Dave Mc Naught.

We are so proud of both you guys holding up the flag for South Africa at such a prestigeous competition.

Johannesburg groups on Gay Directory

The Facebook group Gay Directory South Africa is the largest gay Facebook group with over 4 200 members and has just been re-vamped. Created by Dave Mc Naught of Durban View Guesthouse the directory has been steadily growing and gives an easy link to nationwide gay interest groups, accommodation in the various provinces and the Johannesburg region...

Check out the Gay Directory South Africa here.

Hot in the city

It's hot in South Africa right now, and Joburg is our hot city of gold... mmm

Hot Johannesburg

This must be one of the hottest guys I have ever found. Beautiful hair pattern and great body.. not a muscle mary.. just perfect... mmm. Just what we need to take us into the New Year.

Hot Christmas in Johannesburg

I know it's freezing cold in the northern hemisphere, but here in South Africa it's hot and a time for taking clothes off... so here's to that! Happy Christmas all and looking forward to seeing you in the sunny south in 2011.

Come out to play

Gorgeous boy. Come play with me..

Pride films in Johannesburg

Not very well publicised but Ster Kinekor are halfway through their Pride Film Fest in South Africa with 2 movies left to screen in their Cinema Nouveau complexes around the country.

In Johannesburg/Pretoria there will be a screening of The Kids are Alright on the 12th November in Brooklyn (Pretoria) and in Rosebank Johannesburg on the 26th November whilst their other movie Eyes Wide Open screens only at 4 venues on the 12th (Rosebank and Cavendish) and 26th November (Brooklyn Pretoria and V&A Waterfront Cape Town).

Last year I was appalled by the lack of publicity for the few films they were showing and adverts at the Cinema for the gay film fest apologised to straight patrons for the screening on one day of the year of films to suit the gay community. Poor show Ster Kinekor.

Proud of it

mmm

Johannesburg Gay Pride Sat 2 Oct

It's all happening in Gay Johannesburg this weekend with South Africa's largest Pride gathering, Parade and Parties.

Check out the Events listing down the sideblog on the left and here's a pic of the Parade route from Zoo Lake to Rosebank and back. The Pride Parade and Festival celebrates it's 21st birthday on Saturday! Wow, a coming of age of Gay Rights in South Africa.

The 2010 Pride Parade, featuring a host of colourful floats and thousands of revellers, will kick off from Zoo Lake Sports Club at 10am through the streets of Rosebank. Participants should note that this is an hour earlier than in previous years – so make sure you get there on time!

Refreshment points for marchers will be provided along the route. No alcohol is permitted to be consumed in the Parade and participants are reminded to wear sunscreen and a hat or cap.

Marchers return back to Zoo Lake Sports Club at around 11.30am for the rest of the Pride Day festivities until 5pm. Revellers will be entertained by local artists and DJS as well as a guest teaser performance and appearance by British pop-star and DJ Sonique who will perform with her dancers at the Official Joburg Pride After-party later that night at the Standard Bank Arena. (Tickets for the after-party are available through Computicket).

Besides the entertainment there will also be Pride stalls - with all sorts of goodies on display and on sale - bars, food and a kiddies’ play area. LGBT organisations such as OUT will be informing the public about their work and will provide services such as free on-the-spot HIV testing.

Johannesburg puts it's best foot forward

Francois Nel



Barry Meyer

Dustin Carr

Jared Lee-Smith

Ross Erlank



Shannon Rex



Tshepo Chuenyane



Karl Heinz-Michael





Johannesburg and Pretoria have produced the biggest group of finalists in the Mr Gay South Africa 2010 pageant with 8 hotbodz vying for the title.



Competition will be tough however with entrants from Durban and Cape Town - the latter city having produced last year's winner Charl van den Berg who went on to snatch the Mr Gay World Title earlier this year.



In the photos are Francois Nel from Centurion (top) followed hotly by some gorgeous guys who are all deserving of the title.



Spring is here

It's time to get up and out.. it's the 1st day of Spring in South Africa.. this means sizzling heat and sizzling guys.. bring on the heat! 

Mr Gay South Africa Sat 4 Sept Pretoria

It's the North regional finals of the Mr Gay South Africa 2010 Pageant in Pretoria on Sat 4th September. This includes the Gauteng Province and will be held at the Brooklyn Theatre.

A Facebook event has been created for the Pageant although event bookings need to be made directly with the organisers by sending Hennie an email headed "North finals" to him at hennie@mrgaysouthafrica.co.za