Cape Town hate pastor calls 7de Laan lesbian kiss “sick”

Western Cape pastor Oscar Bougardt, who was previously found guilty of anti-LGBT hate speech, has accused the SABC of trying to “brainwash” families to accept homosexuality.
Dutch Reformed Church “using freedom of religion” to discriminate against LGBT people

The Pretoria High Court has heard that a decision by the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) to no longer recognise same-sex marriages was not only unprocedural but also unconstitutional.
Zambia | LGBTI woman humiliated and thrown out of church

A woman thought to be a member of the LGBTI community was thrown out of a church and publicly degraded in Zambia after police officers conducted an invasive body search.
Mr Gay World 2019 moves to Cape Town due to LGBTQ clampdown in China

In a shock announcement, Mr Gay World has confirmed that it has been forced to withdraw next year’s event from Hong Kong, the city appointed to host Mr Gay World 2019.
Madonna’s gayest songs and videos

Before Lady Gaga and before Beyoncé, there was (and is) Madonna. As she turns 60 this month, we celebrate some of her most gay-affirming songs and videos.
MPS overwhelmingly back move to amend discriminatory Civil Union Act

A Bill to amend the Civil Union Act so that Home Affairs marriage officers can no longer opt out of marrying same-sex couples is a step closer to becoming law.
Uproar over straight actor Jack Whitehall playing Disney gay character

British actor and comedian Jack Whitehall has been caught up in a backlash after it was revealed that he is playing the ‘first’ major openly gay character in a live action Disney film.
Mr Gay Europe and Poznan Pride marred by anti-LGBTQ hate

Mr Gay Europe and the Poznan Pride celebrations in Poland over the weekend were marred by anti-LGBTQ protests.
Team SA makes a splash at the Gay Games in Paris

South Africa is fielding six participants at the 10th Gay Games in Paris, joining around 10,000 other people from 91 countries around the world.
President Museveni says West ‘imposing’ homosexuality on Uganda

Uganda’s President Museveni has been awarded a global peace prize, taking the opportunity to repeat tired and baseless claims that Western countries are forcing homosexuality onto Africans.