Twice-divorced Donald Trump can’t justify opposing gay marriage
US Presidential candidate Donald Trump has exposed the limpness of his ideological position on same-sex marriage when confronted about his three marriages. The businessman-cum-showman was asked by CNN journalist Jake Tapper how he could justify his insistence on only supporting “traditional” marriage considering his own chequered experience with the institution. “What do you say to […]
An astonishing 26 million people “went rainbow” on Facebook
It’s been revealed that 26 million people around the world changed their Facebook profile pictures this past weekend to show their support for LGBT equality. Two interns at the social media company created the tool to allow users to layer a rainbow effect over their profile pictures to mark Pride month, which is celebrated in […]
UCT SRC leader in hot water over alleged gay “sin” post
A top student leader at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has been accused of posting homophobic comments on her Facebook page. On Sunday, Zizipho Pae, the Acting President of the SRC (Student Representative Council), posted: “We are institutionalising and normalising sin! Sin. May God have mercy on us…” Most of her followers understood her […]
Durban Pride takes to city’s beachfront
More than 1,500 people marched through Durban’s streets and beachfront on Saturday to celebrate the 2015 edition of Durban Pride, held under the theme of “common ground.” The day kicked off with a flag raising ceremony at the Amphitheatre on North Beach, at which speakers addressed the past, present and future of LGBTI equality in […]