Kenya | Report says homosexuality and devil worship “spreading” in schools
A Kenyan government report is perpetuating the false and dangerous belief that homosexuality is a cult-like vice that can be “spread” in schools. The report was compiled by a committee set up to investigate “unrest” in schools last year. Its members visited 97 schools and interviewed students and teachers between August and November 2016. According to […]
Anti-gay evangelist Scott Lively slammed by judge but Uganda case dismissed
A US court has dismissed a suit against American evangelist Scott Lively for promoting homophobia in Uganda, but the judge made it clear that it was not due to a lack of evidence. On Monday, US federal Judge Michael Ponsor ruled that, despite the overwhelming evidence, the court did not have jurisdiction in the case. […]
Queer lives matter! Pretoria protests hate crimes
The capital city saw two significant protests on Tuesday to highlight the ongoing denial of justice for many LGBTI victims of hate crimes. The first was held in Hatfield outside the offices of OUT LGBT Well-being and Access Chapter 2, both partner organisations in the national Love Not Hate campaign. The initiative has over the […]
Is South Africa helping Kenya censor LGBTQ expression?
Following an agreement with South Africa, Kenya’s censors are embarking on a “major crackdown” on online platforms that “promote activities” such as homosexuality. Capital News reports that Ezekiel Mutua, CEO of the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), said that the board would work with the Cybercrime Police Unit, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and service […]
Afrikaans celebrity lay preacher slammed for dangerous views on homosexuality
Gretha Wiid’s claim that homosexuality is a developmental aberration caused by an unloving father, which can be cured if caught in time, has gone viral. Wiid is a popular public speaker, lay preacher and relationship ‘expert’ in the Afrikaans community and has been described as a female version of controversial preacher Angus Buchan. She and […]
Is Barry Manilow’s coming out really so funny?
Legendary pop singer and songwriter Barry Manilow’s coming out has taken very few people by surprise, leading to a flood of humorous reactions on social media. But should this really be a topic of such hilarity? The 73-year-old star spoke about his sexuality for the first time this week with People magazine. He revealed that […]
Outrageous! Eastern Cape school outs 38 pupils as lesbians
It appears that some South African educators remain clueless about basic human rights and their constitutional obligations. In another educational LGBTI outrage, it’s been reported that an Eastern Cape school has forced 38 pupils to come out to their parents as lesbians. According to the Daily Dispatch, the debacle apparently started when two girls were […]
“I’ve received threatening messages”: Nakhane Touré on The Wound
Nakhane Touré has in the past few weeks gone from acclaimed musician and author to rising international film star, thanks to his lead role in the new queer South African film, The Wound. Directed by John Trengove, and co-written with Thando Mgqolozana and Malusi Bengu, it tells the story of Xolani (played by Touré), a […]
Is this the end of the road for gay rightwing star Milo Yiannopoulos?
Milo Yiannopoulos, one of the poster boys for the alt-right movement, has been dumped by his publisher and some supporters after his past inflammatory comments about child abuse came to light. The openly gay British writer, journalist and editor has become an unlikely celebrity in the right wing world thanks to his extreme and hostile […]
“You are taking our girls!” Lesbian activist bashed with a cricket bat in Pretoria
Sally*, a 24-year-old activist from Pretoria, is dedicated to combating the stigma of HIV and the scourge of hate crimes. With her focus on helping others, this confident and openly-lesbian woman didn’t expect to herself become a victim of violent hate because of her sexual orientation. On Saturday 28 January, Sally was returning to her […]