HEADLINES
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT UPHOLDS SCHOOL DEFAMATION RULING:
The Constitutional Court has upheld a ruling finding three school pupils guilty of defaming their deputy principal in a doctored gay sex picture.
GAGA PULLS OUT OF CONTROVERSIAL TARGET DEAL:
A deal between Lady Gaga and the second largest discount retailer in the United States has collapsed, reportedly over gay issues.
JAMES BOND DOES DRAG:
James Bond hunk Daniel Craig has dressed in drag for a short film to mark International Women's Day.
WARNING OF DRUG RESISTANT HIV:
African countries need to take steps to monitor and prevent the spread of drug-resistant HIV, say scientists.
CALL TO BOYCOTT “CELEBRITY APPRENTICE”:
A LGBT activist has called for a boycott of Celebrity Apprentice after Donald Trump said that he does not support granting gay partners couples benefits.
HOMOPHOBIA HAS NO PLACE IN CHURCH:
Malawian groups have expressed dismay at the Malawi Council of Churches’ statement that homosexuality should not be allowed in the country.
R.E.M. SINGER IS “80% GAY”:
R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe says that he considers himself 80% gay but wouldn't describe himself as bisexual.
CAPE TOWN PRIDE CELEBRATES DIVERSITY:
Thousands turned out for Cape Town Pride's 16th annual parade through the streets of the Mother City on Saturday.
GAY MARRIAGE HOT TOPIC AT SYDNEY MARDI GRAS:
Marriage equality was the most visible theme at the 2011 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday.
BEER COMPANY DENIES AD IS HOMOPHOBIC:
Foster’s, the Australian brewery, has denied that its new British television advert is homophobic.
AFRICAN ‘IT GETS BETTER CAMPAIGN’ LAUNCHED:
An African version of the "It Gets Better" project has been launched in South Africa, offering a message of hope to LGBT people.
MR.GAY SA SCOOPS GROUNDBREAKING SPONSORSHIP:
The team bidding to host Mr. Gay World in South Africa in 2012 heads for Manila after scooping one of the largest-ever sponsorships of a gay event in SA.
RUGBY CLUB BACKS ANTI-HOMOPHOBIA CAMPAIGN:
A British Rugby League Club will wear unique anti-homophobia shirts in an upcoming game later this month.
KATO KILLER TRIAL POSTPONED AGAIN:
The trial of the alleged killer of Ugandan LGBT activist, David Kato, has been postponed until March 17.
JOB OPENING: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NURSE:
OUT Well-being has an opening for a dynamic and competent Pretoria-based professional nurse to manage a HIV/STI primary health care clinic.
WALMART ATTACKED OVER GAY WORKERS:
As Walmart prepares to enter the South African market, a US gay rights group has slammed the company for its record when it comes to gay employees.
GALLIANO DENIES, APOLOGISES & HEADS FOR REHAB:
Disgraced designer John Galliano has apologised for his behaviour yet denies making anti-Semitic remarks.
IS HOMOSEXUALITY LEGAL IN MOZAMBIQUE?:
Homosexuality has generally been considered illegal in Mozambique, but the country's justice minister has denied that it is.
GEORGE MICHAEL’S NEW SINGLE TO GO TO CHARITY:
George Michael has announced that the proceeds of his new single will go directly towards the Comic Relief charity.
HOP-HOP PRODUCER SUPPORTS GAY MARRIAGE:
Celebrated American hip-hop pioneer Russell Simmons has come out in support of same-sex marriage.