Sweet! Cadbury SA applauded for gay inclusive ad
A short but sweet inclusive animated video on the Cadbury P.S. chocolate bar Facebook page has not gone unnoticed by the LGBTQ community. The video shows two men on a roller-coaster ride who end up embracing at the end, with the proclamation: “P.S. Big Hugs.” The descriptive text below the video states: “Our favourite part of […]
Namibia | Gay couple sue govt for same-sex marriage and family rights
A gay couple are taking on the government of Namibia to have their same-sex marriage and adoption recognised by the state. Namibian Johann Potgieter married his South African husband Daniel Digashu in South Africa in August 2015. The couple are in the process of adopting a young boy. However, neither their relationship nor family is […]
Inxeba (The Wound) inches closer to Oscar glory
Acclaimed gay-themed South Africa film Inxeba (The Wound) has taken another step forward in its bid to win the best foreign-language film Oscar. On Thursday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nine films that have been shortlisted to become nominees for next year’s awards, set to be held in March. According […]
South Africa’s Pink Rand estimated to be valued at R152 billion
Tolerance is undisputed as a social value that signals society’s humanity, maturity and stability – but tolerance has a market value, too. A striking instance of this is the significant spending power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) consumers – in societies tolerant enough to welcome them in their midst. In South Africa’s […]