On Friday, 27 October, one lucky delegate will walk away with the title of Mr Gay World 2023 at the Infinity Studios in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town. But what does winning mean to the finalists of the pageant?
Chatting to the contestants in the week leading up to the finale, we get a glimpse of their future goals and dreams. They share the challenges they face in society as queer men and their strong desire to make a change.