By Bongani Ngomane
A hearty welcome to the first edition of Men’s’ Voice. This is your monthly magazine whose purpose is to get men to engage constructively and reshape the future for the better.
Men’s’ Voice will cover various issues; ranging from social discourse, technology, health and sexuality, legal matters, faith, showbiz, business and sport.
We are committed to giving men a voice!
We are keenly attuned to the fact that men do not talk. For a long time, men have been told to chin up. Society has put men in a space where they are taught to not voice their frustrations; men do not cry says society. We have seen the negative impact of this stance.
When a man dares to be open, the rejoinder tends to be: “You talk too much like a woman” – that’s one way to shut men up. This has had a direct influence on the rampant and deadly social ills such as gender-based violence and a variety of other troubles.
The time has come for us to rediscover what it means to be a man; a kind, caring and sensitive man in relationships, marriage and family life. We must revisit and recreate values that make men successful in life; becoming good providers; strengthening their faith; becoming considerate givers of emotional supporters; compassionate comforters, resilient protectors of their loved ones and other members of society; empathetic leaders; incisive teachers and all other amazing responsibilities that come with being a man of value.
We will explore all avenues necessary to make Men’s’ Voice a riveting and appealing read.
In this issue, we cover male circumcision, tips on business start-up, faith matters, fatherhood and human rights, the impact of social media and cellphones on relationships.
We will also tackle the serious issue of depression and suicide. We lighten things up with some fascinating entertainment news
Welcome once again… and we implore you to break the silence and talk…this is your voice!
