Ekurhuleni Pride 2015 set for Germiston Lake
The seventh annual Ekurhuleni LGBTI Pride will be held on the 5th of September 2015 at Germiston Lake, outside of Johannesburg. Epoc LGBTI, which puts on the Pride, described the upcoming event as a “momentous milestone.” It noted that since its humble inception in 2009, it has blossomed into a powerful voice for LGBTI people in the […]
Watch: Caitlyn Jenner’s powerful speech at ESPN Awards
Making her first major public appearance, Caitlyn Jenner has been welcomed with a standing ovation at the ESPY sports awards in Los Angeles. On Wednesday night, the Olympic gold medallist and transgender reality television star received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, named after the late professional tennis player and AIDS activist. The honour recognises those […]
Africa’s first traditional gay marriage ends in divorce
After much speculation, the marriage between the two men who famously tied the knot in a same-sex traditional African wedding has come to an end. On Wednesday, Cameron Modisane confirmed in a heartbreaking Facebook post that it was with “great sadness and a heavy heart” that he had filed for divorce from his husband Thoba […]