Malaysia | Two women caned for attempted lesbian sex
The authorities in Malaysia have carried out a sentence of public caning against two women convicted of attempting to have consensual sex.
AKA: I don’t care if you call me gay
Homophobic trolls have tried to attack South African rapping sensation AKA by calling him gay in response to a series of pictures posted on social media.
Durban LGBTI community silenced again by city council
Durban’s EThekwini Municipality Council Speaker, William Mapena, has been accused of again refusing to allow a motion expressing support for the LGBTI community to be debated.
Male 2 Male Health: HIV & STI facts
Think you know it all? Your sexual health is a lifelong journey and not a destination. Here’s what every man who has sex with men needs to know about HIV and STIs.
Good Hope FM presenter in hot water over “homophobic” comment
Good Hope FM radio personality, Celeste Mitchell, has found herself in hot water after a screenshot of a remark that’s been seen as homophobic made the rounds on social media.
SA business to ‘come out the closet’ at 1st LGBTI Business Summit
PLUS, South Africa’s business network for LGBTI people, is convening a groundbreaking national LGBTI business summit on 11 September in Johannesburg to set an LGBTI agenda for economic empowerment.
Home Affairs finally grants same-sex couple a (limited) spousal visa
After months of chasing after the department of home affairs, lesbian couple, Wendy Kessman and Nomfundo Ngidi were finally granted a spousal visa but only to live legally in South Africa and travel in and out of the country.
Starbucks South Africa comes out in support of Pride
Starbucks South Africa is once again showing its support for the LGBT community ahead of Pride month in Gauteng.
Nigeria | Presidential candidate would legalise homosexuality – as long as it’s private
Nigerian presidential candidate Donald Duke says he’s fine with gay people, as long as they keep their sexuality out of the public eye. And he certainly won’t stand to be kissed by another man.
Disabled LGBT+ young people face a battle to be taken seriously
LGBT youth who are disabled face the dual challenges of how their disability and sexuality or gender identity is perceived by the world.