Phuti Lekoloane's struggle with homophobia in sports

Loading player...

To mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia DJ Complexion and Mpho Mashita had a conversation with South Africa's first openly gay soccer player and Founder of Phuti Lekoloane Foundation, Phuti Lekoloane aka Phuti Minaj.

He came out in 2015 and he has consistently spoken out about ongoing challenges within the sporting world in terms of living openly. He has dedicated himself to being an activist for LGBT+ rights and recognition in sports.

In this podcast he talks frankly about how damaging homophobia is and how he experienced it once he came out.

Catch up on this conversation and be in the know!

17 May 2021 English South Africa Business · Arts

Other recent episodes

Property Speaking | Is selling property seasonal?

Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita are joined by Broker and Owner of Remax, Phillip Schoeman to talk about the seasons in property. Is there ever a "bad time" to sell your property and what do you need to know before selling your property at a certain time of the year.

3 Apr 8 min

Breakfast Champion | Akani Hlungwane shares her advocacy as the new face of Polokwane 2025

There’s nothing more inspiring than seeing teenagers chase their dreams. Akani Hlungwani is a testament for this – at the age of 16, she has been crowned the Face of Polokwane 2025 and she joins Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita to talk about her advocacy for children who are affected…

3 Apr 6 min

Breakfast Masterclass | How to make your burial right wishes known to your loved ones

Many people hate talking about death especially when that death is their own. Planning for your own death seems far fetched - but there are questions you need to help your loved ones answer while you are still alive. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to Mapula Sethosa an Attorney…

2 Apr 6 min

Daily Digest | #JusticeForCwecwe and why identities of abused minors need to be protected

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of the Joburg CBD, Polokwane and other parts of South Africa to march for justice for the seven-year-old rape victim Cwecwe, a pupil at Bergview College in Eastern Cape. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to Social Media Legal Consultant - Lerato Ntwampe…

2 Apr 7 min

Elevator Pitch | Matome makes sauces from his home grown vegetables

Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita give entrepreneurs a chance to learn how to speak to their potential investor. They talk to Matome Maponya- the founder Mawetse Poultry and Vegetables, they supply households with chicken and veggies in Polokwane & Lebowakgomo. After his pitch, Business Coach - Dr Lucas Moloi gives…

2 Apr 5 min

All episodes