Couple receive first same-sex “partner certificate” in Japan
Two wards in Tokyo have begun issuing “proof of partnership” certificates to same-sex couples, seen as a first step towards the legal acceptance of gay and lesbian relationships. The documents currently have no standing under Japanese law, but are intended to assist same-sex couples in being recognised in everyday scenarios such as hospital visits and […]
Other Foundation grant application deadline looms
There are just days left for lesbian and transgender organisations and individuals in Southern African to apply for grants from the Other Foundation. This round of grant allocations, totalling R1.5 million, is open to lesbian women, transgender individuals, organisations led by lesbian women or trans people, and general LGBTI organisations that address discrimination against trans […]
Watch: 100 years of men’s grooming styles
A viral video, featuring gorgeous model Samuel, shows how American men’s looks have evolved over the last 100 years. The impressive time lapse video kicks off in the 1910s and runs through to the 2010s. It depicts a wide range of hairstyles and facial hair trends that are iconic representations of male beauty in each […]
Man guilty of “corrective rape” of lesbian cousin
An Eastern Cape man has been found guilty of raping his lesbian cousin in an attempt to “cure” her of her sexual orientation. The case was concluded in September, but only came to the attention of Mambaonline this week. According to the Durban LGBTI Community & Health Centre, Anele Busukwe, 32, was sentenced to 20 […]
“Transgender” announced as a Word of the Year 2015
“Transgender” has been declared one of the top ten “Words of the Year” for 2015 by the Collins English Dictionary. “The growing voice of trans people in the media, such as popular figures Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox, saw the use of transgender double and land itself as one of the ten ‘Collins Words of […]