Zodwa Wabantu defends her comments as homophobia furore grows

As Zodwa Wabantu insists she can’t be homophobic because she has gay friends, there are calls to have the star’s reality show cancelled over her comments.
Zodwa Wabantu slammed for homophobic comments

Zodwa Wabantu is not only making waves for her revealing Durban July outfit but also for her ugly homophobic comments this past weekend.
Botswana government to appeal landmark gay sex ruling

Activists are disappointed that the Botswana government has decided to appeal the recent historic court ruling legalising same-sex sexuality.
Concern mounts over fate of missing gay Joburg man

The husband, family and friends of Wayne Johnson are increasingly concerned and desperate as he remains missing for more than three weeks.
Ethiopia gay tour cancelled after “gruesome” death threats

An American LGBTQ travel company has admitted defeat after receiving extreme death threats ahead of a tour of Ethiopia in October.
Cape Town hosts 1st global feminist LBQ women’s conference

A first of its kind gathering that will bring together Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer (LBQ) Women campaigners from around the globe is taking place in South Africa.
Betty Bangles takes on the Big Apple!

Betty Bangles, one of South Africa’s most high profile drag artists, has made history by performing at the famous Stonewall Inn in New York City.
Major step to a cure as HIV is eliminated from mice

In what could be a major step towards curing people of HIV, scientists have for the first time succeeded in totally eradicating the virus from a living animal.
Calls to boycott Nivea over alleged homophobia

In a bold move, an ad agency has dumped Nivea as a client after one of the company’s staff members allegedly asserted that “we don’t do gay.”
3 million celebrate WorldPride Parade in New York City

New York City, the home of LGBTQ Pride, marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots with the massive WorldPride parade on Sunday.