Stanford University launches LGBT business program
One of the world’s leading universities has launched a program specifically for LGBT business leaders. News of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business’ LGBT leadership program was reported by the Wall Street Journal, which called it a “boot camp for gay business leaders.” The exclusive week-long programme will run at the California institution from […]
Malawi moratorium on gay arrests is “illegal”
The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) claims that a government moratorium on the country’s anti-gay law is not legal. According to the Nyasa Times, Chairperson of the MHRC, Justin Dzonzi, insisted that Parliament is the only body that can amend or repeal a law. He urged the government to bring a bill to legislators if […]
Shock as KZN youth tweets: “I’ll definitely rape lesbians”
Social media has been horrified by the brazen homophobic hatred of a young Twitter user, who’s promised to rape lesbians and kill gay people. The furore started when the hashtag #HomosLetsTalk began trending on Twitter, as South Africans spoke out about LGBTI issues. While homophobic remarks were not uncommon, a series of tweets by Fezile […]
Report: Four arrested for Motshidisi Melamu murder
Mambaonline has been told that four suspects have been arrested for the murder and mutilation of lesbian matriculant Motshidisi Melamu in Evaton North. According to Mr Mokwena, chairperson of the ANC in the area, the suspects, whom he described as young men, are undergoing DNA testing. Melamu’s body was discovered in an open field near her […]
Will Anglican Church finally split over gay equality this week?
Anglican leaders from around the world are set for a showdown this week that could see the church split apart over the issues of gay clergy and same-sex unions. Thirty-eight Anglican primates are currently taking part in a critical summit in the English city of Canterbury. Conservative Anglicans, many of whom are from Africa, are […]