Sentencing of David Olyne’s murderer delayed for third time
Justice for gay hate crime murder victim David Olyne has been delayed for a third time in the Western Cape High Court in Ceres. Sentencing of his killer Christo Oncke, 29, was this week postponed until 19 May because his psychological report is still outstanding. According to Son, Judge Siraj Desai insisted that he cannot […]
Stiaan Louw and WeTheBrave will “cover your butt”
Menswear designer Stiaan Louw and WeTheBrave have launched the unique homoerotic Cover Your Butt campaign which brings together male underwear and sexual health. Louw’s limited edition range of underwear visually represents the concept of “covering your butt” through safer sex and the use of PrEP amongst gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM). “My […]
Uganda sports boss released after sodomy verdict overturned
A court has released former Ugandan football boss Chris Mubiru who was last year found guilty of sodomy in a sensational case that made headlines across the country. Mubiru was convicted in September for having sex with another man, allegedly against his will. The trial was preceded by lurid reports splashed across the front pages […]
Possible U-turn as UK reconsiders cancelling rollout of PrEP
Following an outcry and threatened legal action, England’s NHS has announced that it will relook at its cancelled roll-out of PrEP to men who have sex with men (MSM). In March, the NHS shocked HIV groups by pulling the plug on its advanced decision-making process on whether to make PrEP available. Its claim that it […]
Meet the Mr Mardi Gras SA 2016 finalists & vote for your fave
Now you can influence who will represent South Africa at Mr Gay World next year. Public voting for the contestants in the Mr Mardi Gras South Africa (MRMGSA) pageant is open. The event will take place in Knysna on Friday 29 April as part of the Pink Loerie Arts & Culture Festival. Your votes will […]
Jerusalem gay Pride killer found guilty of murder & attempted murder
The anti-gay religious extremist who stabbed seven people during last year’s Jerusalem Pride parade has been found guilty of murder. In July 2015, Yishai Shlissel, an ultra-Orthodox Jew, ran amuck through the parade, stabbing Pride participants with a 15 cm-long kitchen knife. One of his victims, 16-year-old Shira Banki, tragically succumbed to her injuries in hospital […]
Ricky Martin introduces new boyfriend to the world
After two years of flying solo, sexy Latino singer Ricky Martin has brought a gorgeous new man into the limelight. The 44-year-old star was photographed on the red carpet holding hands with boyfriend Jwan Yosef for the first time on Friday. The suave tuxedo-clad couple made their début at the amFAR Inspiration Gala in Sao […]
Caster Semenya makes South African athletics history
Showing that her career is still sizzling, Caster Semenya made South African athletics history in a spectacular performance on Saturday. According to the Sunday Times, the Olympic athlete became the first person to win the 400m, 800m and 1500m at a single South African Senior Athletics Championships, in one day. Semenya also managed to win […]
LGBT hate in SA: Limpopo gay man beaten and stabbed, then arrested
A young gay man in Limpopo was nearly killed by a homophobic assailant, only to be arrested when he tried to report his attacker. Activists are outraged at the news of another suspected LGBT hate crime, this time in the town of Thohoyandou. According to reports received by Mambaonline, Tshifhiwa Ramurunzi, 21, was attacked at […]
Contralesa chief: Un-African gay couples will not get rural land
Contralesa Eastern Cape Chairman Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana says that married same-sex couples will not be allocated residential land as their unions are ungodly. Speaking at the funeral of AmaXhosa senior royal member and Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders Executive Member Chief Mthetho Ngubesizwe Sigcawu on Sunday, he proclaimed that same-sex marriage is against traditional […]