10th Annual Feather Awards to honour Simon Nkoli
The Feather Awards will turn 10 this year and as part of the celebrations of this milestone, the LGBTI event will honour gay human rights icon Simon Nkoli through its 2018 theme. Aiming to honour public figures who have inspired and empowered LGBTI people – the Feather Awards have become part of the fibre of […]
Gay male couples are more likely to stay together
A study has found that, compared to heterosexual and lesbian couples, gay male couples are the most likely to stay together. Researchers in the US following 515 same-sex and married heterosexual couples in the state of Vermont from 2002 to 2014 to examine the factors that affect the ending of relationships. They found that female-female […]
Vindicated and victorious – Inxeba sweeps the SAFTAS!
In another blow to the homophobic campaign to ban Inxeba (The Wound), the acclaimed gay love story scooped six South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS) on Saturday night. Inxeba was the big winner in the Feature Film category, taking home the Golden Horn Award for Best Feature Film. Its star, Nakhane Touré, won the award for […]
Trump announces details of “revised” transgender military ban
Despite a series of embarrassing court defeats, the Trump administration has announced details of its policy to ban most transgender personnel from serving in the military. On Friday, the White House issued an order outlining how the discriminatory Trump ban should be adopted by the Department of Defense. In the document, the president formally reversed […]
Men and #MeToo: What if it is #YouToo?
The #MeToo movement has given survivors of sexual assault and harassment a voice to share their stories. The majority of those who have stepped forward are women, yet researchers estimate that at least one in six men have had unwanted sexual experiences, including abuse and assault, before age 18. “This figure is extremely concerning, yet […]
Victory as Kenyan court finally bans forced anal exams
In a major victory for basic human rights, the Court of Appeals in Kenya has ruled that forcing men to undergo anal examinations for “evidence” of homosexuality is unlawful. On Thursday, a five judge bench handed down a ruling in a case brought forward by the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) appealing […]
SA Rugby supports LGBTQ inclusivity on Human Rights Day
In a stand against homophobia in sport, the SA Rugby Union has thrown its weight behind the LGBTQ-affirming rugby tournament held in Johannesburg on Human Rights Day. On Wednesday, Jozi Cats – South Africa’s first gay and inclusive competitive rugby team – and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) hosted an inclusive tag rugby […]
History made as LGBTQ flag flies over Pretoria City Hall (pics)
In what’s believed to be a first for South Africa, the LGBTQ Pride rainbow flag has been officially flown by a city’s government. On Wednesday, a flag raising ceremony was held outside the Tshwane City Hall in Pretoria to mark Human Rights Day, which was commemorated across the country. The initiative was organised by the […]
Gotham star Cory Michael Smith comes out
American actor Cory Michael Smith, who plays Edward Nygma (The Riddler) in the TV series Gotham, has come out. The 31-year-old star spoke openly about his sexuality for the first time in an interview to promote his new film, 1985. Directed by Yen Tan, the movie tells the story of a closeted New York man […]
Cabinet finally approves historic Hate Crimes Bill
After a decade of campaigning by LGBTQ activists, South Africa’s Hate Crimes Bill is finally on its way to becoming law. On Wednesday (14 March), the Department of Justice announced that the Prevention and combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill had been approved by Cabinet. The Bill, which criminalises both hate crimes and […]