MOTORING: BMW’S BUDGET ‘SUPERCAR’?
The new BMW M6 Coupe is something of an understated hero. The last version, which is still a rare sight on South African roads, had a wailing V10 engine, a carbon fibre roof and wheels big enough to roll Sandton City into Pretoria. The new, second generation, seems to make a bit less noise, though. […]
WITS PRIDE 2013
The University of the Witwatersrand is hosting its annual Wits Pride this September; a week-long series of events, culminating in a march on the university campus. And everyone in welcome! Wits Pride 2013 takes place in and around Wit University between 7 and 14 September 2013 under the theme Being Me, a week-long dedication to merge the […]
DAVID CAMERON TO ADDRESS GAY RIGHTS WITH PUTIN
It’s been revealed that UK Prime Minister David Cameron will address the issue of LGBT rights in Russia with President Putin at this week’s G20 meeting in St Petersburg. Openly lesbian Conservative Party MP Margot James said in a tweet that this was confirmed to her by the Foreign Office. “Europe Minister confirms that PM […]
JAMAICAN POLICE: GAYS NOT BEING TARGETED
A senior police official has denied claims that gays are being targeted in Jamaica, despite a recent spate of hate attacks. Assistant Commissioner of Police Devon Watkis told The Gleamer newspaper that there is no evidence the LGBT community faces higher levels of violence compared to other Jamaicans. “Our numbers generally show that we have […]
GAY TRIAL MEN FACE 5TH MONTH IN JAIL
Two Zambian men accused of being gay continue to languish in jail after almost five months as their trail is further delayed. Barber Philip Mubiana (21) and bricklayer James Mwape (21) have been accused of living as ‘husband and wife’ and have been charged with four counts of having “carnal knowledge against the order of […]
QUEER AS FOLK ACTOR TAKES 50 SHADES LEAD
Charlie Hunnam, who became famous as a gay teen in the original British version of Queer as Folk, has scooped one of the most coveted roles in Hollywood. On Monday, it was announced that Hunnam will star as 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey, the lead male character in the highly anticipated film adaptation of Fifty Shades […]
ALEXEYEV LOSES ALL CREDIBILITY: ATTACKS ‘JEWISH MAFIA’
Russian LGBT activist Nikolai Alexeyev has lost all remaining credibility with a slew of anti-Semitic rants attacking the so-called “Jewish mafia”. Alexeyev was once a highly respected figure when it came to LGBT right in Russia but he’s increasingly alienated many of his supporters thanks to recent bizarre Facebook and Twitter posts. He’s slated the […]
UNILEVER REJECTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR HOMOPHOBIC FLORA AD
Unilever, the company that owns Flora margarine has pulled its controversial homophobic ad and claims that it was never approved. The advert, which suggests that having a child coming out as gay is equivalent to a bullet to the heart, has led to global outrage. Unathi Mgobozi, Unilever’s External Affairs and Media Manager, has now […]