95 PEOPLE IN SA HAVE CHANGED GENDER SINCE 2004
Despite the Department of Home Affairs continuing to block or delay transgender and intersex people’s efforts to do so, 95 South Africans have succeeded in legally changing their gender since 2004.
SMALL MARCH A BIG STEP FOR LGBTI IN LESOTHO
You may be surprised to learn that Lesotho’s first-ever gay Pride march was recently held in Maseru. Leila Hall from the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa reports on this historic step for the LGBTI community in the mountain kingdom.
EVERYBODY WANTS A MOTHER LIKE THAT
As gay men we are greatly impacted by our mothers. Which is why it truly touched the Gay Flag’s Eugene Brockman to hear of a young gay man being attacked while buying Mother’s Day gifts. Eugene met the Cape Town mom who is fighting back.
MOTORING: MERCEDES-BENZ SL 500
With its long history, the Mercedes-Benz SL is possibly the most famous sports convertible in the world. Brent Ellis takes the latest, refreshed version of the impressive SL for a drive.
METHODIST IN THE MADNESS
Ecclesia de Lange, a minister axed by the Methodist church because of her sexuality, has embarked on a David and Goliath-type battle in taking the church to court for discriminatory actions, writes Melanie Judge.
SYLVESTER CHAUKE: WAVING THE FLAG
He’s one of the hottest minds in marketing in SA, headed up Nando’s irreverent campaigns and even represented Mzanzi at the World Economic Forum in Davos. And he’s out and proud. Meet Sylvester Chauke.
MAMBA SPINS
Warm up this autumn with new music releases from SexyBack singer Justin Timberlake, local twin studs Locnville, folk songstress Jewel, 80s legends Depeche Mode, 80s wannabes Hurts, and rockers Bastille.
TOUGH TIMES FOR LGBTI IN NAMIBIA TOO
The subject of homosexuality came to the fore in Namibia recently when former Mr Gay Namibia, Wendelinus Hamutenya, was forced into hiding after he was said to be the author of a list ‘outing’ prominent gay Namibians.
WHY PRIVATE BUSINESSES CANNOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST GAYS & LESBIANS
Recent incidents have revealed that many businesses believe they can refuse to serve gays and lesbians due to the owners’ religious beliefs. Constitutional expert Pierre De Vos explains why this is both unethical and against the law.
ARE WE REALLY FREE?
South Africa is celebrating 19 years of freedom on 27 April. But with violations and hate crime murders against the LGBTIQA community on the increase, are we really supposed to celebrate, asks Mandi Mbatha.