QWELANE TO USE CONSTITUTION TO DEFEND HIMSELF
The hate speech case against homophobic journalist Jon Qwelane is set to continue to drag on into its sixth year without finality. In addition, Qwelane will be challenging the constitutionality of the Equality Act, under which he was convicted, in an effort to avoid facing up to the consequences of his actions. Qwelane was found […]
GAY COUNTRY HUNK HEADED FOR SA
Yee-haw! There are plans for Steve Grand, America’s first openly gay male country singer, to perform in South Africa this December. Following weeks of rumours, Bruce Walker from Pretoria nightclub Babylon confirmed to Mambaonline that negotiations are in their final stages to bring the hunky singer to the country. “He’s an inspiration,” said Walker. “Everyone […]
WALMART GIVES STAFF BENEFITS TO GAY PARTNERS
Walmart, America’s largest private employer, has extended staff benefits to the partners of gay and lesbian workers. The multinational retail corporation runs a chain of large discount and warehouse stores in the US and around the world. It has 1.3 million employees in the US. The extended coverage includes health, insurance, family leave and partner […]