QWELANE FACING GROWING ANGER
Jon Qwelane’s homophobic column has been met with an unprecedented backlash. We update you on the latest news on the furore.
GAY GROUPS GIVEN UN STATUS
The granting of consultative status to two gay groups by the United Nations has been dubbed “a defeat for discrimination and a victory for inclusion.”
JOBURG PRIDE CONDEMNS QWELANE ARTICLE
The Joburg Pride board has condemned Jon Qwelane’s recent homophobic column and laid a complaint with the Press Ombudsman.
GOLDEN GIRL DIES
Estelle Getty, best-known as Sophia in the much-loved American sitcom The Golden Girls, has died at the age of 84.
GAY THEATRE LEGEND DIES
Openly gay local theatre legend, Blaise Koch, known both for his work in entertainment as well as his HIV/AIDS activism has died.
PMB ORGANISATION TO ATTEND MEXICO AIDS CONFERENCE
Pietermaritzburg’s Gay & Lesbian Network is to participate in the upcoming XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City.
GAYS PROTEST AND ‘ANNOY’ POPE
Gays and lesbians protested against the pope’s anti-gay position on Saturday during his high profile visit to Australia.
GAY AUSSIE DIVER SLAMS PRIME MINISTER
Openly gay Olympic diver, Matthew Mitcham, has slammed the Australian Prime Minister’s stance on same-sex marriage.
REALITY TV COP SUSPENDED OVER ADULT FILM CLAIMS
A US police officer, who appeared in a design reality series, has been suspended following claims that he starred in a gay adult film.
WORLD CELEBRATES MADIBA’S 90TH
The world is today celebrating the birthday of Nelson Mandela, one of the world’s most lauded promoters of human rights.