Italy guilty of violating human rights of gay couples
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Italy is violating the human rights of gay and lesbian couples by not offering them any legal recognition. In contrast to most other major European nations, not only is same-sex marriage not legal in Italy, but same-sex couples are also not given any access to legal […]
First out US primetime news anchor takes to the air
Saturday saw TV journalist Thomas Roberts taking to the air on NBC’s Nightly News, making him the first openly gay anchor of an evening news program on a major television network in the US. The Huffington Post described the event as “a huge milestone” not only for the 42-year-old journalist’s career but also for gay […]
SA Menswear Week Spring / Summer 2016 – Gallery 1
The second South African Menswear Week (SAMW) took place at the V&A Waterfront over four days in Cape Town from Wednesday, 01 July to Saturday, 04 July 2015. It’s the only men’s focussed fashion platform in Africa, showcasing over 25 leading and most sought after menswear designers. Here’s the first gallery of our selection from […]
South African gay families fall foul of new immigration law
The Department of Home Affairs’ controversial new regulations on travelling with minors are having a particularly harsh impact on same-sex couples, claims the Saturday Star. According to a report in the newspaper over the weekend, there appears to be confusion and uncertainty among officials as to how these rules affect gay and lesbian families. The […]
5,000 naked Kenyans to march against pro-gay Obama
In a rather bizarre move, a Kenyan political party plans to lead a mass nude march this week against President Obama’s support for LGBT equality. The American leader’s visit to the country has sparked controversy in the wake of the US Supreme Court legalising same-sex marriage, with Obama’s backing. Kenyan critics have warned the president […]