Istanbul Pride banned and attacked by police
Police have used rubber bullets and pepper spray to disperse defiant members of the LGBTIQ community in Turkey after Istanbul Pride was banned for the fourth year. The pride was refused a permit because, said the organisers, police claimed they “could not take steps to secure their safety and did not find it appropriate for […]
History made as first eSwatini Pride declared a “perfect” success
Closing off International Pride Month, the kingdom of eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) hosted its first LGBTQ pride march – and thousands came out to support the historic event. Organiser Melusi Simelane, from Rock of Hope, said he was beyond thrilled with the number of people who attended the parade. “We weren’t expecting so many people. The stadium […]
Durban Pride 2018 | LGBTQ community demands promises be kept
Durban Pride took place this past Saturday, June 30, at Gugu Dlamini Park, under the theme of “Keep the Promise to LGBTQI+ People.” The event began with a march at noon from the park, past City Hall and back to the venue. Participants held up rainbow pride and transgender flags and placards calling for LGBTQ […]
Congratulations! WeTheBrave marks 3 years of changing gay, bi and MSM lives
The national WeTheBrave campaign is celebrating three years of improving the sexual health of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Africa. Funded by the Elton John Aids Foundation, the project was launched on 26 June 2015, and went on to urge men to be #BraveEnough to make healthy […]
Lasizwe accused of stealing content
South African vlogging sensation, Lasizwe, found himself in hot water recently when American vine star, Jay Versace, dragged him for stealing his content and using it in his videos. The mess started when Lasizwe posted a video of himself, in a wig, “trying” to Facetime a friend who wasn’t picking up. That one Friend!!! 💔🤬 who […]