Kiss and makeup: the fierce queers styling up the internet
Makeup is not just a women’s game these days. As binary gender roles blur and fall, it’s the queers, including men, who are taking charge online.
Bid to ban hate preacher Steven Anderson from Ireland
After being banned from South Africa, there are now efforts to also block kill-the-gays pastor Steven Anderson from preaching in Ireland.
LGBTQ rights – An indication that Africa does not take the African Charter seriously
Same-sex practices carry penalties of fines and imprisonment in more than a dozen African countries, in clear violation of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights, writes Gerbrandt van Heerden.
Fired! Aussie rugby star Israel Folau dumped over homophobia
In the face of global outrage, Rugby Australia has fired star player Israel Folau for posting another homophobic post on social media.
Gay rugby group condemns Israel Folau’s latest hellfire homophobia
Australian rugby superstar Israel Folau is sparking renewed outrage by once again condemning gay people to hell.
Trans and drag community weeps as Miss Tee passes away
Members of Gauteng’s queer community are in mourning over the loss of Miss Gay Jozi 2014, Miss Tee Menu, in a tragic car accident in Johannesburg’s East Rand over the weekend.
Thami Kotlolo announces LGBTIQ+ shelter on his birthday
Activist, philanthropist and entrepreneur Thami Kotlolo used his star-studded birthday celebration to announce plans to launch a much-needed LGBTIQ+ shelter in Johannesburg.
Outed? Is the Sultan of Brunei’s son gay?
Perez Hilton has apparently ‘outed’ the Sultan of Brunei’s son as gay after the kingdom enacted brutal laws to execute people for homosexuality.
Hundreds protest gay execution law outside Brunei luxury London hotel
Around 400 people besieged the Dorchester Hotel in London on Saturday to demand that Brunei revokes new laws punishing homosexuality and adultery with death by stoning.
South Africa queer works score in Christian media awards
Two queer-themed works have won awards in the Andrew Murray Prize Fund, which recognises excellence and quality in the Christian media world. And the winners include a former Mr Gay World contestant!