Constitutional Court throws out fired lesbian minister’s case
The Constitutional Court has refused to rule on fired lesbian minister Ecclesia De Lange’s claim that she was discriminated against by the Methodist Church. While the dismissal of De Lange’s appeal was largely based on technicalities, it was also a sign of the courts’ continued reticence in issuing a definitive ruling on if religious beliefs […]
So now there’s a Charlie Sheen gay sex tape?
There are reports that a video showing Charlie Sheen having sex with another man has come to light. The troubled actor is known for his womanising, drug use and wild Hollywood lifestyle, including regularly hiring female sex workers and porn stars. Sheen, who was at a time the highest paid television star in the world, […]
Modern Family star comes out as gay, has body dysmorphia
Modern Family actor Reid Ewing has revealed that he is gay, after writing an article about his struggle with body dysmorphic disorder. Ewing, 27, is best known for playing the recurring guest role of Haley’s dopey boyfriend Dylan in the popular American comedy series. In a piece for Huffington Post, Ewing said he first became […]
DA: KZN pastor’s homophobia puts gay people in danger
The Democratic Alliance says it’s “appalled” by a KwaZulu-Natal pastor’s dangerous statement that gay people are to blame for the country’s drought. Shembe Church leader, Mduduzi Shembe made the alleged remarks at a gathering at Enyokeni Palace over the weekend. It’s reported he said: “Men are now marrying men and that is why we are […]
Africa’s first Transgender Visibility day this December
Africa’s transgender community will make its voice heard this December when Johannesburg hosts the continent’s first-ever Transgender Visibility Day. The event will be held at the Women’s Jail in the Constitution Hill Precinct, Braamfontein, on Saturday 5 December from 10am to 6pm. Organising group, Iranti, says it will be an exciting day of debates, speakers, exhibitions, […]