SA GOVT LAUNCHES HISTORIC GAY RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Africa’s first-ever government campaign in support of LGBTI equality was unveiled in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Constitution Hill, site of South Africa’s Constitutional Court, hosted the historic launch of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) government programme. The event was led by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, along with his […]
DID UGANDAN BISHOPS CALL FOR GAY GENOCIDE?
Christian leaders in Uganda used their Easter messages this past weekend to sow further hatred against gays and lesbians. The Daily Monitor reported that the Bishop of Mbale Diocese, the Rt Rev Patrick Gidudu, praised President Museveni for signing the draconian Anti-Homosexuality Bill earlier this year. “His courage gives us hope against the forces of […]
INDIAN SUPREME COURT TO HEAR GAY BAN PLEA
India’s Supreme Court has offered the country’s gay and lesbian community a glimmer of hope after it agreed to hear a petition to reconsider its ruling outlawing homosexuality. The Times of India reported that on Tuesday the court said that it would hear the curative plea, lodged by LGBTI activists, in open court next week. […]
PUSHING BUTTONS: UMLILO
Cape Town performer and producer Umlilo is making waves in the music world – not only for his electro soundscapes but also for his gender-busting imagery and unique sense of style. On a continent that remains distinctly conservative when it comes to sexuality and gender identity, he’s pushing buttons and having a blast doing it. […]
PE: ALL MARRIAGE OFFICERS REFUSE GAY MARRIAGES
It’s been confirmed that none of the marriage officers at the controversial North End Port Elizabeth Home Affairs branch will officiate a same-sex marriage. Speaking to Provincial Manager Sonto Lusu, Mambaonline learned that all four marriage officers at the office had written letters objecting to conducting the ceremonies, which effectively entitles them under the law […]
GAY MAN MURDERED, MUTILATED IN CAPE TOWN
Another apparent LGBT horror murder has come to light, this time in the Cape Town township of Manenberg. According to the Reach for Life Foundation, 24-year-old Aswin Albrecht was allegedly killed by seven gang members on the 16th of March. The NGO’s Lolita Marcelee told Mambaonline that Albrecht’s body was found in a field near […]
HOMOPHOBIC HOME AFFAIRS STILL REJECTING GAY COUPLES
The Department of Home Affairs is struggling with firmly entrenched homophobia as another gay couple is refused marriage services. And the problem appears to be spreading. Two weeks ago, Lance Ledingham went to the Home Affairs office in North End, Port Elizabeth, to make an appointment to marry his partner of 22 years, Craig Durant. […]
JOBURG DÉJÀ VU? WILL CAPE TOWN GET A 2ND PRIDE?
Following controversial allegations of racism and exclusion, a public meeting has been scheduled this weekend in an effort to rethink and make-over Cape Town Pride. The most recent edition of the city’s Pride celebration was criticised by some groups who claimed that the annual event is “racist,” not representative and does not address the concerns […]
DOES ZUMA “RESPECT” UGANDA’S ANTI-GAY LAW?
It’s been reported that President Jacob Zuma has told Parliament that “South Africa respects Uganda’s anti-gay laws.” That’s according to yesterday’s SAPA headline and story published by various local media. An examination of his statement, however, indicates that this is not exactly what the President said. Zuma’s comment was in the form of a written […]
SOLDIERS ABUSE TRANS INDIVIDUAL LIKE ANIMAL
A deeply disturbing video of soldiers humiliating and abusing a young transgender or cross-dressing individual in Ivory Coast has emerged online. The video shows a group of soldiers dragging the victim, who appears to have been stripped naked, through the streets with her hands tied behind her back. The soldiers are heard laughing as they […]