MALAWI’S PRESIDENT REVERSES PROMISE TO UNBAN GAYS
Malawi’s new president has reversed an earlier promise to end the country’s ban on homosexual acts, claiming that the nation is not ready for it.
JACARANDA DEFENDS DITCHING JOBURG PRIDE
Jacaranda FM has denied that it made any commitments to be Joburg Pride’s radio partner this year and says that its position has been taken “out of context”.
GEORGE MICHAEL CANCELS AUSTRALIAN SHOWS
Pop star George Michael has cancelled an Australian tour because he is still struggling to deal with the trauma of coming close to dying.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR SIGNS EX-GAY THERAPY BAN
Governor Jerry Brown has finally signed a bill into law that makes California the first state to ban ‘therapy’ to change the sexuality of gay minors.
JOBURG PRIDE SLAMS JACARANDA FM FOR DITCHING PRIDE
Joburg Pride has lashed out at Jacaranda FM, its previous radio media partner, for ditching it at the last minute on the basis that the annual LGBT event is not “a brand fit”.
MALE ‘ESCORT’ OFFERS SEX TO AUSSIE CRICKETERS
A Sri Lankan man has been convicted of breaking and entering after broke into the rooms of two Australian cricketers to offer them sex.
ALARM OVER UN RESOLUTION ON ‘TRADITIONAL VALUES’
There is concern over the passing of a UN resolution backing “traditional values” that could be used against efforts to advance LGBT rights.
TOYA DELAZY & CASTER SEMENYA AMONG FEATHER AWARDS NOMINEES
The nominees in the annual Feather Awards, a tongue-in-cheek celebration of local celebs who intrigue the gay community, have been announced.
TASMANIA VOTES AGAINST GAY MARRIAGE
The Australian state of Tasmania’s first attempt to pass legislation legalising same-sex marriage has been defeated.
FAST FOOD CHAIN TO NO LONGER DONATE TO ANTI-GAY CAUSES
Chick-Fil-A, which was recently mired in controversy over its stand on gay marriage, has reportedly agreed to no longer donate money to anti-gay groups.