Amanzimtoti gay bashing survivor returns to beach where he was attacked
The young gay man attacked on the beach in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban, by three violent homophobes has returned to the scene of the hate crime for the first time.
Cape Town Pride apologises to Soli Philander
Cape Town Pride has formally apologised to entertainer Soli Philander for using his image without his consent in its marketing material.
Shembe Church punishes bisexual and lesbian women
New rules adopted by South Africa’s Nazareth Baptist Church, also known as the Shembe Church, penalise women who have been in relationships with other women and gay men.
Ireland’s gay leader urges Arab League nations to accept LGBTQ people
Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s’ openly gay head of state, has told conservative Arab speaking nations that his country is an example of one that has become more tolerant.
China censors Rami Malek’s Oscars speech and Bohemian Rhapsody
The Chinese authorities seem intent on erasing Freddie Mercury’s bisexuality after Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek’s Oscar speech was censored.
United Methodist Church votes to retain LGBTQ exclusion
In a deeply disappointing move, the United Methodist Church (UMC) has chosen to affirm its opposition to same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy.
LGBT+ discrimination is costing Kenya up to $1.3 billion a year
New research has revealed the massive economic impact of LGBT+ discrimination in Kenya, costing the country hundreds of millions of dollar a year.
Sickened by stigma: Queer link to weight
Women who are attracted to women are more at risk of obesity while gay men tend to be underweight, according to breaking research from the United Kingdom suggesting experiencing stigma is to blame.
Die Stropers is the latest South African gay themed film heading to cinemas
An Afrikaans farmboy is forced to confront his sexuality when a troubled teen is taken in by the family in Die Stropers, a new gay-themed film opening in cinemas next month.
What a queer Oscars celebration it was!
A drag queen took to the red carpet for the first time while LGBTQ themed films scored major awards, ensuring that the 2019 Oscars will go down as the queerest yet.