Pope and Vatican in a growing mess over gay issues
Pope Francis has become embroiled in further controversy over gay issues since he met with Kim Davis last month, including firing a Vatican priest who came out on the weekend. Following anger at reports that he met and embraced Davis and offering her words of encouragement in Washington, DC, during his trip to the US, […]
Zim LGBT group wins international human rights award
Galz, Zimbabwe’s LGBT rights organisation, has been honoured with the prestigious Felipa de Souza award. The Harare-based group received the award on 28 September at a ceremony in New York City to mark the 25th anniversary of Outright Action International, formerly known as the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission. Galz is, coincidentally, also marking […]
Congrats! Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black get engaged
One of the world’s most famous gay couples are planning to tie the knot. Tom Daley, 21, announced on Thursday that he and Hollywood scriptwriter Dustin Lance Black, 41, will get married. The UK diving star, who’s been dubbed the “world’s sexiest man,” posted a picture of their rings on Instagram, along with a newspaper announcement […]
SA Gov urged to embrace groundbreaking new global HIV strategies
In a major change in policy, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that people who test positive for HIV should start taking antiretroviral (ARV) medication immediately. “Anyone infected with HIV should begin antiretroviral treatment as soon after diagnosis as possible” no matter their age or populations groups, WHO said on Wednesday. It’s new “treat-all” […]
Mamba’s Sexiest Man Survey, brought to you by We The Brave
Here they are! Our thirteen home-grown hunks vying for the title of Mambaonline’s Sexiest Man 2015, brought to you by We The Brave. These male celebrities from the local entertainment world – some well-known, others on the rise – excel in areas such as singing, dancing, acting, TV presenting, modelling and there’s even a blogger. […]
Graham Norton talks age bias in gay relationships
British TV talk show host Graham Norton has spoken out about how many gay men choose to date those much younger than them. The 52-year-old Irish presenter, comedian, and actor discussed his relationship status in a recent interview with Daily Mail. The star, who’s been single but dating, since breaking up with then 30-year-old boyfriend […]
LGBT Catholics angry at Pope’s secret meeting with Kim Davis
The fledgling romance between the Pope and the LGBT community may be over. Following the Vatican’s confirmation that the Pontiff did indeed meet with homophobic County Clerk Kim Davis, LGBT Catholics say his shocking action is nothing less than a slap in the face. Ahead of his visit to the US last week, a petition and […]
12 UN agencies in historic call for end to LGBTI abuses
In an unprecedented joint initiative, 12 UN agencies have issued a powerful joint call to end violence and discrimination against LGBTI people. The statement highlights the link between human rights abuses against LGBTI people and ill health, family break-up, social and economic exclusion and lost opportunities for development and economic growth. “This is the first […]
Mr and Miss Pretoria Gay Pride 2015 crowned
The first Mr and Miss Pretoria Gay Pride pageant took place at Funny Farm Lodge near Cullinan, on Saturday 26 September, during the four-day FabFest festival. Steph Jansen van Vuuren (31) was named Mr Pretoria Gay Pride 2015 while Victoria Styles (21) was crowned Miss Pretoria Gay Pride 2015. “This is only the start for […]
Watch: Beijing subway gay marriage proposal
A video of a gay Chinese man surprising commuters by proposing to his partner on the Beijing subway has gone viral. The man got down on one knee and popped the question to his boyfriend with a watch as passengers gathered around the couple and filmed the proposal on their phones. “Today, I invite all […]