FIFA CRITICISED OVER CONDOM BAN
Fifa has been criticised because it will not allow distribution of condoms during 2010 World Cup games and events in South Africa.
RICKY MARTIN BAND MATE COMES OUT
A former member of teen-group Menudo, which also featured superstar Ricky Martin, has come out as gay.
ELTON JOHN PERFORMS FOR HOMOPHOBE
Questions have been asked after openly gay pop legend Elton John performed at a function for a homophobic high profile political figure in the US.
ELLEN’S LESBIANISM BLAMED FOR IDOLS RATINGS SLUMP
A right-wing Christian website has blamed the decline in ratings of American Idol on the fact that a “lesbian activist” is one of the judges.
DA SLAMS PORN BAN BILL
The Democratic Alliance has slammed Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba’s support of a bill to ban internet porn in South Africa.
PAKISTANI “COUPLE” GRANTED BAIL
The two people accused of being a gay couple and of allegedly attempting to get married in Pakistan have been granted bail.
PRIDE TORONTO EMBROILED IN CENSORSHIP FURORE
Organisers of Pride Toronto are under fire after they banned the use of the term “Israeli Apartheid” in the upcoming parade.
HOME AFFAIRS ARROGANCE OVER FREEDOM OF SPEECH CONCERNS
A representative of the department has arrogantly dismissed concerns about its controversial proposed anti-porn bill.
DAVID BECKHAM ARRIVES IN SA
Sex symbol and football icon David Beckham arrived in South Africa with the English soccer team on Friday morning.
MALAWI COUPLE PRAISE HOMOPHOBIC PRESIDENT
Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza have spoken out about their ordeal and praising Malawi’s president for pardoning them.