Give HIV home test kits to men who have sex with men, say researchers
Giving men who have sex with men (MSM) access to free self-screening HIV kits would increase testing among hard-to-reach groups and help South Africa reach its HIV targets.
Bullied Port Elizabeth lesbian schoolgirl forced to go to court for help
A 14-year-old lesbian girl in Port Elizabeth has missed weeks of classes and is too terrified to return to school after she was bullied because of her sexuality.
A look back at homosexuality on South African TV screens
In South Africa, television shows have often been at the forefront of making gays and lesbians a little more visible and human in the homes of millions of viewers. Angie Gallagher takes a look at how far we’ve come.
Joburg gay couple allege homophobic abuse from JMPD officer
A gay couple claim they were threatened and verbally abused by a homophobic Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer at a roadblock.
Mother of slain lesbian footballer Eudy Simelane passes away
The mother of Eudy Simelane, Mally, who became a vocal ally and defender of the LGBTI community after her daughter’s horror 2008 hate murder has died.
English rugby player formally warned over Israel Folau support
English forward Billy Vunipola has been officially reprimanded for his public support of disgraced Aussie rugby star Israel Folau’s homophobia.
Openly gay Pete Buttigieg launches US presidential campaign
Could a gay man become president of the United States? Pete Buttigieg and his supporters think so after he officially launched his presidential campaign on Sunday.
Rugby star Israel Folau won’t go without a fight
It’s been reported that disgraced Australian rugby star Israel Folau will fight attempts to fire him for his homophobic statements on social media.
Brunei hits back. Says gay execution law about “prevention” not punishment
The government of Brunei has attempted to defend its new gay execution law in a nonsensical letter to the United Nations.
Free State Pride 2019 dubbed “a major success” (with pics)
Hundreds took part in the recent 7th Free State Pride parade and festival in Bloemfontein, said to be the largest-ever LGBTQ event in the province.