Zimbabwe human rights commissioner praises Mugabe’s homophobia
A commissioner of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission has lauded President Robert Mugabe for his vitriolic hatred of LGBT people. According to New Zimbabwe, Commissioner Petunia Chiriseri, who is also a preacher, was asked to lead a prayer at independence day celebrations at the National Sports Stadium in Harare last Tuesday. Chiriseri, however, also used […]
Polar bear dies of “broken heart” after same-sex partner moved
A polar bear at SeaWorld in San Diego has died after her same-sex companion of 20 years was moved elsewhere. Snowflake, 22, was relocated to the Pittsburgh Zoo in order to breed more polar bears, leaving behind her long time partner Szenja, 21. Animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) said […]
Jozi Cats head to Spain for historic gay rugby tour
Thanks to Exclusive Books signing on as lead sponsor for the Jozi Cats, Africa’s first gay and inclusive competitive rugby club, the team is jetting off to Spain this week. The Jozi Cats will field a World XV squad at the Union Cup, a biannual European gay Rugby tournament. It will make history as the […]
Homophobic, sexist preacher Angus Buchan leads South Africa in prayer
It has taken a homophobic preacher, Angus Buchan, to lead one of the largest gatherings of South Africans in recent years. On Saturday, Buchan hosted a mass prayer at Wilde Als Farm, on the outskirts of Bloemfontein, attended by hundreds of thousands of Christians from around the country. Addressing the massive crowd, the KwaZulu-Natal-based pastor […]