AFRICA’S FIRST GAY POLITICAL PARTY LAUNCHED
An LGBTI political party has been launched in South Africa, the first in Africa. Critics, however, question if it can work or even secure a seat in parliament. Mambaonline spoke to the party’s founder.
CONFERENCE ON HOMOPHOBIA IN SA SCHOOLS
A vital conference on challenging homophobia and transphobia in South African schools is to be held in Johannesburg in September.
LONDON WORLD PRIDE DENIES MONEY WOES
Organisers of London’s World Pride festival, which is currently underway, have denied reports that it is under threat over unpaid bills.
PRIEST TELLS CHRISTIANS TO STONE GAY PEOPLE
A priest from the Bulgarian Orthodox Church has urged Christians to stone gays and lesbians taking part in Pride parades.
LESBIAN TEEN COUPLE SHOT IN TEXAS
LGBT rights groups have expressed their sadness and concern at news that a teenage lesbian couple were shot and left for dead in Portland, Texas.