The big time! Caster Semenya appears inside the Chappies wrapper
She’s really famous now! Olympic star Caster Semenya has been honoured by being featured on the inside of the Chappies chewing gum wrapper. The iconic South African treat is known for including a “did you know?” piece of trivia on the inside of its packaging. Many a South African child has learnt interesting (and not so interesting) facts […]
NG Kerk given extension to allow gay unions or face legal action
The Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) or NG Kerk has been given until 9 September to implement its suspended decision to recognise same-sex unions – or face legal action. In October 2015, the General Synod of the DRC voted to allow individual church councils to recognise and bless same-sex relationships, and to drop the prohibition on […]
Watch: Colton Haynes’ touching award acceptance speech
American actor Colton Haynes has delivered an emotional speech after accepting the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Visibility Award in Seattle this past weekend. The Arrow and Teen Wolf star made headlines in May when he officially confirmed that he’s a proudly gay man. Since coming out, he’s become a vocal advocate for LGBTI equality and […]
Move to appeal Jon Qwelane hate speech trial shock postponement
One of the groups involved in the hate speech case against homophobic former journalist Jon Qwelane says it will appeal the unexpected postponement of his trial. On Monday, the South Gauteng High Court agreed to postpone the matter indefinitely because Qwelane claims to be in such ill health that he cannot attend the trial. He […]