Well known Joburg performer Zsa Zsa is first Miss Gay RSA
Johannesburg performer, event organiser and HIV activist Zsa Zsa recently won the first Miss Gay RSA pageant. The event was held at Carnival City in Brakpan earlier this month and saw six finalists competing for the title. The show featured performances by artists including Idols South Africa Top 16 contestant Shenay O’Brien and Keanu Keith Snyders. […]
Sweet! Cadbury SA applauded for gay inclusive ad
A short but sweet inclusive animated video on the Cadbury P.S. chocolate bar Facebook page has not gone unnoticed by the LGBTQ community. The video shows two men on a roller-coaster ride who end up embracing at the end, with the proclamation: “P.S. Big Hugs.” The descriptive text below the video states: “Our favourite part of […]
Namibia | Gay couple sue govt for same-sex marriage and family rights
A gay couple are taking on the government of Namibia to have their same-sex marriage and adoption recognised by the state. Namibian Johann Potgieter married his South African husband Daniel Digashu in South Africa in August 2015. The couple are in the process of adopting a young boy. However, neither their relationship nor family is […]
Inxeba (The Wound) inches closer to Oscar glory
Acclaimed gay-themed South Africa film Inxeba (The Wound) has taken another step forward in its bid to win the best foreign-language film Oscar. On Thursday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nine films that have been shortlisted to become nominees for next year’s awards, set to be held in March. According […]
South Africa’s Pink Rand estimated to be valued at R152 billion
Tolerance is undisputed as a social value that signals society’s humanity, maturity and stability – but tolerance has a market value, too. A striking instance of this is the significant spending power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) consumers – in societies tolerant enough to welcome them in their midst. In South Africa’s […]
Tanzania | Two women in court over lesbian marriage video
Two women in Tanzania alleged to have gotten married on video, as well as others said to be involved in the wedding ceremony, have appeared in court. According to local reports, the women, who are aged 35 and 25, exchanged rings and kissed in a video that went viral on social media. Police hunted down […]
Indonesia | Relief as Constitutional Court rejects bid to make gay sex illegal
Indonesia’s LGBTIQ community has narrowly avoided further oppression after an attempt to make gay sex illegal narrowly failed in the country’s Constitutional Court. On Thursday, the court ruled by a slim margin – five to four justices – to reject a petition that would criminalise homosexuality and premarital sex with a penalty of five years […]
We’re here! Swakopmund celebrates Pride with street parade (Pics)
A Pride parade in Swakopmund has celebrated the diversity of the LGBTIQ community and called for its rights to be respected in Namibia. Holding a huge rainbow flag, around 150 loud and proud activists and members of the community took to the coastal city’s streets on Saturday chanting the slogan “We are one!” as motorists […]
Boost Yoself!
Having low self-confidence is a major obstacle in life. So, when you don’t believe in yourself, then it’s harder for others to believe in you. Sometimes you’ve got to be your own unicorn cheerleader! Going for a job interview? If you are not confident that you’ll be able to do a good job, it can […]
LGBTIQ hate crimes | Two unresolved cases in Potchefstroom
Silke Spierings accompanies activists to Potchefstroom, where two victims of LGBTIQ hate crimes, one alive and one dead, are still awaiting justice. “Why did you decide to report the rape to the police, Mbali*?” Dawie asks carefully. ‘”I don’t want to keep silent. I want to make a difference, for other victims. I want something […]