Age, race and having a partner affect risk for suicide among gay men

Scientists say that older gay and bisexual men appear to cope better with homophobia and are less likely to try to commit suicide. Research by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found that gay and bi men in the UK under the age of 26 were six times more likely to attempt suicide […]

Watch: Here’s the new Ab Fab movie trailer

The plot of the up-coming Ab Fab movie (which we’re getting two months after the rest of the world) has finally been revealed with the release of the film’s latest trailer. It seems that since we last saw them, Eddy (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy (Joann Lumley) have not strayed from their endless quest for relevance, […]

This gay-led rock band was banned because of their pro-gay music

A Lebanese rock band with an openly gay lead singer has been banned from performing in Jordan, reportedly because of their support for LGBT equality. Mashrou’ Leila, a five member group, revealed on Facebook that they would no longer be performing in Amman as scheduled on Friday. The group, which advocates for freedom of religion, […]

Gay Vosloorus man raped with pole, knifed to death

Wednesday’s Freedom Day was a hollow celebration for the LGBT community, following the murder of a gay Vosloorus man who was stabbed and brutally assaulted with a pole. Mambaonline had learned that 27-year-old Tebogo Mokhoto was killed on the 1st of April in a bloody attack on the East Rand, during which he was anally […]

GaySA Radio to target homophobia this May

As the world prepares to mark the International Day Against Homophobia on 17 May, GaySA Radio will be raising awareness about homophobia during the month of May. “Homophobia is the hatred or irrational fear of lesbian women, gay men, and bisexual, transgender and intersex people – sometimes leading to acts of violence and expressions of […]