We are not homophobic, says Rawson MD after pub brawl
The MD of the Rawson Property Group has spoken out about claims that some of the company’s estate agents instigated a homophobic brawl on Friday. Over the weekend, reports emerged of drunk individuals, alleged to be estate agents from Rawson, hurling homophobic “hate speech and abuse at a young couple” at the Picanha steak house […]
It’s a Yes! Australians vote overwhelmingly for marriage equality
In a huge victory for equality, the results of Australia’s massive same-sex marriage postal survey have confirmed that most citizens support legalising same-sex marriage. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Statistics announced that 61.6% of Australians said ‘yes’ to same-sex marriage, while 38.4% said ‘no’. The victory was a decisive one; 12.7 million people participated in […]
Report: Joburg office party turns into homophobic brawl
A leading real estate company’s office party in Johannesburg has reportedly led to a gay couple being abused and bashed. Journalist Hilton Tarrant was among those who wrote on Facebook about the disturbing incident at the Picanha steak house and pub in Northriding on Friday. He claimed that “a group of despicable, very drunk and […]
Church of England tackles LGBT bullying
The Church of England has published new guidelines to combat homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying at its 4,700 schools. The church said in a statement that this was to prevent pupils “from having their self-worth diminished or their ability to achieve impeded by being bullied because of their perceived or actual sexual orientation or gender […]
California votes for LGBTQ inclusion in school text books
California has broken new ground by approving ten LGBTQ-inclusive history and social studies textbooks for primary schools. The California State Board of Education on Thursday also rejected two other proposed textbooks that failed to include LGBTQ people. It’s believed that the state is now the first in the US to adopt LGBTQ-inclusive text books for the popular K–8 […]
This gay couple just won SA’s biggest interior design reality show
A same-sex couple have just won the fourth season of SABC3’s Win a Home, thanks to their spectacular “razzle dazzle” interior design sensibility. On Friday, Brad Muttitt and Abiah “Superstar” Mahlase burst into tears when they were told that the judges had selected them for the R100,000 prize. The flamboyant couple of five years were […]
Tragic suicide end for South African co-founder of Gaydar
Seemingly mimicking his late partner, the co-founder of the revolutionary Gaydar gay dating site, Henry Badenhorst, has died, reportedly after falling to his death in Sandton. It’s believed that Badenhorst, 51, took his own life after jumping from the 23rd floor of the Michaelangelo Towers hotel in Johannesburg. His shocking death was witnessed by motorists […]
Opinion | God is Love – gay or straight
As it turned out, the day was perfect; no wind, no rain – certainly no thunder or lightning. A gentle breeze kept the waiting guests cool and an inky, overcast sky provided a magnificent backdrop for the green Stellenbosch vineyards in the foreground and the familiar grey cape mountains in the distance. My faith – […]
Now Star Trek’s iconic George Takei accused of sexual assault (Updated)
Hollywood’s abuse meltdown continues, as openly gay Star Trek legend and highly respected LGBTQ activist George Takei is accused of sexual misconduct. On Friday, The Hollywood Reporter published shocking claims by Scott R. Brunton, a former model and actor, that he was sexually assaulted at Takei’s Los Angeles home in 1981. Brunton, who was 23 […]
Self-loathing? | Most gay men say they’re turned off by femme guys
Being ‘straight acting’ and ‘masculine’ continues to have great perceived value in the gay community, seemingly clashing with the growing acceptance of gender fluidity. In fact, a new UK survey has found that an overwhelming number of gay men find effeminate men unappealing when it comes to potential romantic partners. Attitude magazine asked 5,000 of its readers to answer […]