Shocking report: 40% of trans people have attempted suicide
Transgender people in the US face enormous challenges and inequalities not experienced by other people, including a shockingly high attempted suicide rate. On Thursday, the largest survey of transgender people ever conducted was released by America’s National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE). More than 27,000 individuals took part in the poll, which revealed significant disparities […]
Northern Ireland asks Santa for marriage equality
All they want for Christmas is equality! Hundreds of shoppers in Northern Ireland have signed a card addressed to Santa Claus asking for same-sex marriage. The huge ‘Big Gay Christmas Card’ was placed in Belfast’s city centre on Thursday night. Members of the public were asked to sign it to show their support for the […]
Motoring: Sunglasses and sneakers – Mahindra’s KUV100 K8 D75
No, this has not suddenly become a fashion column – I’m probably the last person you want to be dishing out style sense… because I have none. However, you have to admit that, when looking at the Mahindra KUV100, those wrap-around headlights and thin chrome-encrusted grille look like a cool pair of shades. And, to […]
Dismay at Pope’s renewed “damaging and insulting” ban on gay priests
A new Vatican document has reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s ban on gay men, and anyone supporting “gay culture”, from becoming priests. The 100 page document, The Gift of the Priestly Vocation, is a set of updated guidelines for priestly formation, and has been officially approved by Pope Francis. It states: “The Church, while deeply respecting […]
Somizi to homophobes: Your hate won’t make me straight!
Idols South Africa judge Somizi Mhlongo has lashed out at homophobic South Africans following the murder of young lesbian Noluvo Swelindawo on the weekend. He also slammed the Department of Justice for not taking action against those who’ve perpetrated hate crimes against the LGBTI community. In a passionate Instagram video post, the choreographer said: “I […]
Deputy Police Minister: Vovo’s murder wasn’t a hate crime
Deputy Police Minister Maggie Sotyu has claimed that the murder of lesbian woman Noluvo Swelindawo (Vovo) was unrelated to her sexuality. “It had nothing to do with that,” Sotyu said at a public meeting in Belhar, reported News24. She made the statement after visiting the 22-year-old victim’s family and partner, Nqabisa Mkatali, in Driftsands on […]