New Jersey bans gay and trans panic defence
Using a person’s sexuality or gender identity as an excuse in a murder trial – known as the gay or trans panic defence – will no longer be allowed in New Jersey.
Never too old: My coming out to a nonagenarian
In this heart-warming story about an unlikely friendship, Angie Gallagher writes about her coming out to Aunty M, a 96-year-old woman in the Karoo.
Mr Gay World South Africa crowning event cancelled
The organisers of Mr Gay World South Africa have announced that the grand finale ceremony that was to take place later this month will no longer go ahead.
Isabel dos Santos’ gay brother speaks out about corruption scandal
Coréon Dú, the gay brother of Africa’s richest woman, Isabel dos Santos, has addressed the international corruption scandal swirling around his sister.
RuPaul to finally host Saturday Night Live
After decades in the entertainment industry, RuPaul will finally take to the Saturday Night Live stage to host the legendary comedy skit show.
All loved up: Moshe Ndiki and Phelo Bala celebrate anniversary
Celebrity couple Moshe Ndiki and Phelo Bala are sharing their love for each other online as they mark their first year as a couple.
Beloftebos homophobia row goes global as venue shuts down Facebook page
The furore surrounding the Beloftebos wedding venue’s refusal to allow same-sex couples shows no signs of abating and is now making international headlines.
Beloftebos Wedding Venue: Heterosexism and Colonial Christianity
In the wake of the religious homophobia that led the Beloftebos wedding venue to reject a same-sex couple, author Siya Khumalo looks at the roots of toxic Christianity.
Cape Town court affirms rights of same-sex parents
The Cape Town High Court has allowed two women to be named as the same-sex parents of a child who’s planned to be conceived through IVF.
Imam who “unknowingly” married man now charged with homosexuality
A Muslim cleric in Uganda who claims to have unwittingly married a man he thought was a woman now faces life in prison on charges of having gay sex.