Science finds there’s not one gay gene but many
The largest-ever study of its kind has concluded that there is no single gay gene that makes a person gay and that many of them play a role.
Hot 91.9fm uses gay book to justify “moffie” skit
As radio station Hot 91.9fm continues to defend its homophobic “moffie” skit, a Johannesburg man will go ahead with his complaint to the BCCSA.
Home Affairs looking at single marriage law in SA
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, will host a dialogue on the development of a new single marriage law for all South Africans, regardless of sexual orientation or culture.
Singer endures homophobic abuse from Durban bar owner
A straight Cape Town-based musician has experienced both a gay-bashing in PE and then days later homophobic verbal abuse from the owner of a Durban pub in which he was performing.
Homophobic jeweller Craig Marks threatens legal action against LGBTQ backlash
Craig Marks, a defiant Cape Town jeweller who’s refused to make an engagement ring for a same-sex couple, says that it’s become the victim of hate speech from the LGBTQ community.
Phuti Lekoloane, SA’s 1st gay footballer, faces locker-room homophobia
South Africa’s first openly gay male soccer player, Phuti Lekoloane, is devastated after being rejected by fellow footballers because of his sexuality.
Daveyton man queer-bashed for using women’s bathroom
A young LGBTQ man says he was beaten unconscious after using the women’s bathroom at his longtime local tavern in Daveyton, on Johannesburg’s East Rand.
Home Affairs “loses” Kenyan LGBTIQ activist’s asylum file
After two years of anguish, Kenyan LGBTIQ activist George Barasa says his asylum review documents have now ‘gone missing’ at Home Affairs.
Eswatini government refuses to register LGBTI group
The registrar of companies in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is refusing to register an LGBTI rights group, arguing that its objectives have a “negative mindset.”
9th Durban Pride a political & social expression of LGBTQ identity
KZN’s queer community came out in their hundreds for the 9th annual Durban Pride on Saturday, despite the city council once again failing to publicly support the event.