Landa Mabenge: Turning despair into triumph
Author, businessman and activist, Landa Mabenge is sharing his powerful story of overcoming rejection, ignorance and fear to create awareness about the challenges faced by transgender men.
Gay men and their moms: a relationship for the ages
Mother’s Day is approaching, and while many people will probably lay claim to having the best mom in the world, gay men in particular often seem to have an especially close connection to the women who raised them.
Mr Gay World 2019 Grand Finale gallery
Mr Gay World 2019 was recently crowned in South Africa at Cape Town’s City Hall, and we were there for all the fun and excitement.
Parents urged to love their gay children unconditionally
Dumisani Calvin Mabasa was thrown out by his father for being gay and turned to sex work to survive before going on to put himself through school and studying to be a social worker.
Global medical body rejects unethical Caster Semenya rules
The World Medical Association (WMA) has urged its members to refuse to implement discriminatory regulations that aim to inhibit Caster Semenya’s natural running talents.
Local actress shines on the big screen in lesbian-themed film
Wits University dramatic arts graduate Altovise Lawrence, winner of the first season of reality show ‘Top Actor’, stars in a new lesbian-themed American film that opened in South Africa on 3 May.
Emotional Madonna honoured for her LGBTQ activism
Madonna received a standing ovation when she accepted the Advocate for Change Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York.
Watch WQMD Episode 1: Religion and Homosexuality
Following much anticipation, here is the very first episode of We’re Queer My Dear (WQMD) – a new online web series that looks at issues and challenges facing the LGBTIQ+ community in South Africa.
Brunei backs down – won’t implement gay death penalty
The ruler of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, has announced that his country will not execute citizens who are found ‘guilty’ of homosexuality.
Mr Gay World 2019 winner Janjep Carlos a clear favourite
Janjep Carlos, the Filipino delegate who won Mr Gay World 2019 on Saturday, will use his title to highlight mental health issues faced by the LGBTIQ community.