GALA is looking for queer voices from lockdown
GALA, South Africa’s queer archive, wants to know how you are coping with being in quarantine or lockdown. What are you struggling with? What or who helps you cope?
Gay football player suspended for punching homophobe
A gay football player in the US was suspended after he punched another player who called him a gay slur on the field during a match.
Durban Pride 2020 announces Covid-19 postponement
Durban Pride has joined the hundreds of Pride events around the world that have been forced to cancel or postpone due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
Story of straight couple’s gay porn empire coming to Netflix
Circus of Books, a startling documentary about the double life of a straight Jewish couple who secretly ran a gay porn empire for more than three decades is coming to Netflix.
Desperate and hungry LGBTQ refugee hangs himself in Kenya
A 27-year-old LGBTQ man has committed suicide in Nairobi, highlighting the ongoing and desperate plight of LGBTQ refugees in Kenya.
Somizi charged and granted bail in lockdown ‘joke’ furore
It’s been reported that SA Idols judge Somizi Mhlongo has been allowed to stay at home on bail after handing himself over to police.
Lockdown | Free queer-friendly counselling support
The national lockdown not only affects us physically but also has the potential to have a huge mental and psychological impact, especially for vulnerable individuals like members of the LGBTQ community.
Queer voices | Grief and loss in the time of coronavirus
A Johannesburg man has had to face the devastating death of his beloved grandfather from the coronavirus, made even worse by the trauma of not being allowed to be by his side. This is his story.
Somizi could face six months in jail for lockdown ‘joke’
Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has laid charges against Somizi Mhlongo for violating lockdown regulations.
Philippines | LGBTQ people humiliated for breaking Covid-19 curfew
Three LGBTQ individuals in the Philippines have faced very public homophobic abuse from officials for contravening the county’s Covid-19 curfew.