Zola Nombona and Thishiwe Ziqubu embrace queer love in âTrappedâ
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To many, the thought of âcoming outâ can be daunting, which may lead to some living in misery because they are not sure how their family would react to their truth.
This is the case with Ayanda, played by (Zola Nombona) who has managed to keep her sexuality a secret until she finds her mother at her doorstep the evening her girlfriend throws her a party.
A film by Athi Petela, it follows the life of Ayanda whose double life comes crashing down around her when a surprise visit from her mother, played by Amanda Quwe, disrupts the carefully constructed closet she hides in.
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Leviâs launches pride collection with Langa Mavuso
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South African musician Langa Mavuso has partnered with Leviâs to release a Pride collection that celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community.
Mavuso was asked by Leviâs SA to be part of the pride 2021 digital collection unveiling.
âThis was a huge honour for me and a great partnership as I have been a friend of the brand for years.
âI asked to create a custom trucker jacket for the campaign to honour all the icons of the queer community who came before me.
âThis campaign ticked all the boxes when it comes to my personal politics.â
The reality TV star often speaks about what she wants in a future partner.
Speaking to Thami Dish about her love life, she opened up about how annoyed she is by her relationship experiences. She said based on her history, she has to do thorough background checks before getting into a relationship.
“It annoys me because I m a normal person who has gone through difficulties as far as relationships are concerned. And I ve decided to pull back and assess everything. I m at the point where I can t just walk into a relationship. I need to be aware of who I am and who I am with before I can decide he is what I want,” wrote Kelly.