Pink Loerie Festival & Mr Gay South Africa co-founder passes away
Juan Lerm-Hoffman, who co-founded the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and the Mr Gay South Africa pageant, is being remembered as a pioneer in South Africa’s LGBTQ community.
Coronavirus | Fears of homophobic backlash in South Korea
Officials in South Korea are struggling to identify thousands of people who may have been exposed to the coronavirus in gay bars in Seoul.
Namibia | Three accused of whipping tied-up trans woman arrested
Three men, including a politician, have appeared in court after a video of them abusing a helpless transgender woman went viral in Namibia.
Germany outlaws LGBTQ conversion therapy for minors
In a historic move, Germany’s Parliament has passed a law banning the dangerous practice of LGBTQ conversion therapy for young people.
America’s biggest LGBTQ group backs Joe Biden for president
Leading American LGBTQ rights group HRC has announced that it is supporting Joe Biden as its preferred candidate in the US presidential election later this year.
Uganda | 19 arrested in LGBTQ shelter raid still in jail
Nineteen men who were arrested in a violent raid on an LGBTQ youth homeless shelter in Uganda on 29 March have still not been granted bail.
Jon Qwelane Constitutional Court case postponed
The Constitutional Court hearing on the Jon Qwelane hate speech case that was set for Thursday did not go ahead as planned due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Mr Gay World 2020 and 2021 will both be crowned in Johannesburg next year
Mr Gay World has announced that the Mr Gay World 2020 contest has been postponed to next year, in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns.
Big changes for Mr Gay World South Africa
The annual Mr Gay World South Africa pageant is undergoing a major shakeup with the announcement of new management.
Queer music | Miloh Ramai shares his “Secret”
South African LGBTQ+ artist Miloh Ramai has released a lyric video for his haunting new track, Secret; a soft pop/rock ballad about the mystery in relationships.