Strictly Come Dancing UK finally agrees to same-sex dancers
In a major turnaround, the hit UK celebrity dance show Strictly Come Dancing says it is now open to same-sex couples taking part.
Entries for Mr Gay World South Africa 2019 are open
Fancy representing South Africa to the world? Then consider applying to become the next Mr Gay World South Africa.
Contrats! Moshe Ndiki and Phelo Bala are engaged!
Congratulations are in order after entertainers Moshe Ndiki and Phelo Bala, one of South Africa’s most visible gay couples, got engaged on the weekend.
Home Affairs minister admits marriage laws not working for all
Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa’s marriage laws need to be revised as they allow for discrimination against some citizens, including the LGBTIQ community.
Science finds there’s not one gay gene but many
The largest-ever study of its kind has concluded that there is no single gay gene that makes a person gay and that many of them play a role.
Rwanda gospel singer comes out as gay
Determined to show that being Christian and gay are not incompatible, a courageous gospel singer from Rwanda has come out of the closet.
Edwin Cameron to be honoured at 2019 Feather Awards
The nominees for the 2019 Feather Awards were announced in Johannesburg on Thursday. The glitzy annual event will also honour recently retired Constitutional Court Judge Edwin Cameron.
Recognising intersex people opens access to fundamental rights in Kenya
Kenya has become the first country in Africa to collect data on intersex people in its national census. Boniface Ushie looks at the significance of Kenya’s decision.
Hot 91.9fm uses gay book to justify “moffie” skit
As radio station Hot 91.9fm continues to defend its homophobic “moffie” skit, a Johannesburg man will go ahead with his complaint to the BCCSA.
Zambia | Same-sex couple arrested & shamed, face torture
Police in Zambia have arrested two men after they were allegedly caught having sex, sending one for a forced medical exam.