Mom’s horror as Durban teen hangs himself after principal calls him gay
Matthew Joash David, a 17-year-old Durban teenager, was found hanging by his mother after he was allegedly bullied and called gay and a pervert by his school principal.
Ruby Rose emotional after being cast as Batwoman
It’s been confirmed that out Australian actress Ruby Rose will play Batwoman in what is anticipated to be the first live action superhero series with a lesbian lead character.
Quick facts on women violence in S.A
August has become a symbolic month for women in South Africa. However, while men (particularly) have painted this month as a month of “celebrating” women’s struggle and referring to them as “rocks” it is becoming evident that the women of this country do not necessarily feel the same.
Court hears testimony that cricketer Ben Stokes mocked gay couple
The public fighting trial of England cricketer Ben Stokes has heard evidence that he ridiculed a gay couple before brawling with two men.
85 governments around the globe are restricting LGBTIQ civil society
An alarming number of governments around the world are trying to silence the movement for equality by preventing the formation and registration of LGBTIQ civil society organisations.
Editorial | Pastor Bougardt’s gay hate speech Equality Court case is a farce
The years-long Equality Court matter against gay hate pastor Oscar Bougardt has become a travesty and illustrates the deep deficiencies of the Equality Court system.
Britney Spears bashed by both LGBTQ community and homophobes
Britney Spears is accused of exploiting the LGBTQ community to sell her new perfume while also being criticised by bigots for “promoting” homosexuality.
Israel to launch its first LGBTQ political party
The Israeli state will see the birth of its first LGBT political organisation, said to represent all LGBT members of the country, on Tuesday, August 7.
RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar, BeBe Zahara, to return to Cameroon?
International drag superstar, Bebe Zahara Benet, has announced that she might be returning to her home country of Cameroon soon.
I’ll be exactly who I am: Meet openly gay South African singer Kellan
Cape Town’s Kellan is not only a talented and proudly gay singer and songwriter, but he’s also using his gift to bring awareness to hate crimes against the LGBTQ community.