European Human Rights Court fines Russia for banning gay Prides
The European Court of Human Rights has found that Russia contravened the human rights of its citizens by banning LGBT Pride parades. But will it make any difference? On Tuesday, the court ruled in favour of 23 applicants from different parts of Russia who claimed that local authorities had imposed severe restrictions on peaceful assemblies […]
Tanzania orders gay men to report to police
Tanzania’s increasingly homophobic government has ordered three men who are said to be gay to report to the police. The BBC reported that Deputy Health Minister Hamisi Kigwangalla accused the men of “spreading” homosexual activity through social media. If they did not hand themselves in for questioning, they would be arrested, said Kigwangalla. Neither the […]
Jozi clubbing: Simply Blue Relaunch
There is something quite refreshing about change and dynamism. And if you are prone to curiosity like I am, you will be drawn towards most things that are new or different. For almost fifteen years Simply Blue has prided itself on providing its patrons with all things distinct to Joburg nightlife and its edgy culture. […]
Brazilian couple: We won’t let homophobic attack ruin Cape Town for us
The gay Brazilian couple who were victims of a homophobic verbal attack in Cape Town say the ugly experience won’t affect their love for the city and its people. Speaking to Mambaonline, Platão Gonçalves Terra Neto, who has been with his husband Rafael Terra for 11 years, expressed his shock at the incident that took place […]