UGANDAN MAN GRANTED BAIL IN GAY SEX TRIAL
One of two men who will stand trial on charges of homosexuality in Uganda has finally been granted bail. CNN reports that Jackson Mukasa, 26, was released on bail on Wednesday. He was able to meet the court’s conditions for bail, including an official confirmation of his residence. The other accused, Hakim Mukisa, 19, has […]
GAY HATE SPEECH PASTOR CASE GOES TO MEDIATION
The hate speech case against a homophobic Western Cape pastor – who said that Archbishop Desmond Tutu would burn in hell for supporting gay equality – won’t be heard it court, at least for now. On 23 April, Pastor Oscar Bougardt appeared before the Equality Court to face hate speech charges brought by the South […]
Brenda Fassie: The MambaOnline Interview
In the year before her death, South African music superstar and queer icon Brenda Fassie spoke to MambaOnline about her lesbian relationship and idenity.
CLOSET SET FOR GRAND OPENING TONIGHT
One of the biggest events on this year’s queer social calendar is taking place tonight (Friday, 9 May) as Joburg’s new gay super club, Closet, opens in Fourways. The venue will be the city’s largest gay nightspot, offering a stylish lounge bar, nightclub and “fantasy playground” experience. Tonight’s opening will feature a live performance by […]