HIV treatment and prevention could become once-a-week pill
The need for people living with HIV to consistently take daily medication is a major challenge. New research suggests that HIV treatment and prevention could soon become a much simpler weekly process. Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a once-weekly pill package that stays in the stomach […]
Finally! Brenda Fassie’s amazing life to make it to the big screen
Almost fourteen years after her death, a film about the life of Brenda Fassie, South Africa’s most famous LGBT music icon, is finally in the works. But how true to life will it be – especially when it comes to her sexuality? The movie will be produced by UK-based production company, Showbizbee and is set […]
Bail for Mooinooi lesbian couple murder accused delayed
The seven people accused of the torture and murder of married lesbian couple Anisha and Joey van Niekerk will remain behind bars for now. The suspects appeared in the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday to apply for bail. They face charges of murder, rape, kidnapping, robbery and the unlawful possession of a firearm. As one […]
Here are two new queer music videos you need to watch
LGBT performers Troye Sivan and Jussie Smollett have just released new music and accompanying videos that are packed with beautiful queer goodness. Troye, who was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and then immigrated to Australia, continues to make a growing impact on the entertainment world. His lush new track is called My My My!, which the […]
Indonesia | Air force says gay people are mentally disordered
The Indonesian Air Force has stated it won’t accept LGBT recruits because it believes that homosexuality is a mental illness. That’s at least according to the air force’s official twitter account, @_TNIAU, which stated on Tuesday that any soldiers who committed “immoral acts” would be discharged. When a user, tnaPurba (@ratpruba), asked if that included […]
First study to look at HIV among South African transgender women
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has launched the first ever South African integrated survey on HIV among transgender women. Global statistics show that transgender women are nearly 49 times more likely to be infected with HIV than other adults of reproductive age. Despite this, there is currently very little information in South Africa about […]
History made! Court orders 16 countries to legalise same-sex marriage
It’s the single biggest victory for marriage equality and gender identity rights. A ruling by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ordered 16 countries to legalise same-sex marriage. On Tuesday, the court issued a sweeping decision that not only dealt with marriage equality but also gender identity rights. It impacts 20 countries that have […]
Namibia | Small victory for gay couple suing for marriage recognition
The Namibian government has agreed to allow a South African man to continue to enter the country to stay with his husband and son – at least for now. In December last year, Namibian Johann Potgieter and his South African spouse Daniel Digashu filed an urgent application in the High Court to force immigration authorities to […]
Gallery | Model Hernán flaunts his inner glam rock god
These are not your granddad’s undies! Model Hernán Hernandez sizzles in a photo shoot for Modus Vivendi’s sparkly new Glamour male underwear line. The over the top range features a low cut brief, jockstrap and tanktop and is inspired by the glam rock style that exploded in the 70s in the UK. And, it’s not […]
Saudi Arabia | Several arrested after ‘gay wedding’ video goes viral
Video footage that’s said to depict a gay wedding in Saudi Arabia has led to public outrage and a crackdown by the authorities. A series of low quality cell phone clips posted on social media appear to show two individuals walking down an aisle accompanied by music and sprays of confetti. Reportedly filmed recently near the […]