SETBACK AS NORTH CAROLINA VOTES TO BAN GAY MARRIAGE
Citizens of North Carolina have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a constitutional amendment that will ban any form of same-sex marriage or union in that state.
HOME AFFAIRS CONTINUES ABUSE OF TRANS PEOPLE
The Department of Home Affairs appears to be continuing to illegally hamper efforts by transgender people to change their gender in their IDs.
SECOND MASSEUR SUES TRAVOLTA FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT
Two un-named masseurs are suing actor John Travolta for millions over claims that he sexually assault them.
KENYAN HUMAN RIGHTS BODY: LEGALISE HOMOSEXUALITY
Kenya’s human rights watchdog has released a report recommending that gay relationships and sex work be decriminalised.
ANGER AT CONTRALESA’S ANTI-GAY HOLOMISA
A number of groups, including the DA, have called for action to be taken against MP and President of Contralesa, Patekile Holomisa, for his anti-gay stance.
OLYMPIC HOPEFUL COMES OUT
A leading young gymnast has come out as gay, hoping to become the first openly-gay American gymnast to compete in the Olympic games.
WILL CAMERON BACK DOWN ON GAY MARRIAGE
The British media has reported that Prime Minister David Cameron is prepared to suspend his plans to legalise same-sex marriage.
U.S. VICE PRESIDENT BACKS GAY MARRIAGE, HAILS WILL & GRACE
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has said that he supports marriage equality and hails the sitcom Will and Grace for educating Americans.
ANC REJECTS GAY ATTACK BY TRADITIONAL LEADERS
The ANC has reportedly rejected the anti-gay views of South Africa’s traditional leaders and says it will not consider removing gay protection from the Constitution.
WORLD PREPARES TO MARK INT. DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA
Thursday May 17 is the annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). So what’s happening in South Africa?