Pretoria Pride 2017 Festival gallery
Following the 2017 Pretoria Pride parade, thousands gathered at the Centurion Rugby Club for a celebration that went on into the early evening. The keynote address was delivered by the Mayor of Tshwane, Solly Msimanga, who called for LGBTQ+ equality, in South Africa and across the continent. Revellers were treated to entertainment, bars, food sellers […]
Corporate South Africa comes out with 1st LGBT+ employee network
South Africa’s first LGBT+ network to support professionals of all sexual and gender identities in the workplace was launched on International Coming Out Day in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Called “The Forum”, the South African LGBT+ Management Forum aims to create an inclusive, safe and equitable workplace environment for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender […]
Pretoria Pride 2017 Parade gallery
On Saturday 7 October, hundreds of people paraded through the streets of Centurion for the 5th annual Pretoria Pride. The Mayor of Tshwane, Solly Msimanga, marched in the procession before boarding a bus to complete the route. It’s believed he’s the first Gauteng mayor to take part in a Pride parade. Check out an exclusive […]
Dubai nightmare| Man faces jail for brushing against another man
Dubai is a popular destination for many South Africans but a recent case involving a British tourist highlights the dangers of the country’s criminalisation of LGBT people. Jamie Harron, a 27-year-old electrician from Scotland, is facing three years in jail simply for the act of brushing past another man in a nightclub during a two-day […]
From beards to best friends, it’s time to give ‘fag hags’ their badge of honour
The fag hag. Never were two more scornful words so spectacularly smashed together. Stereotypes around the fag hag, fruitfly, fish, handbag – whatever you’d care to call her – abound. Search the Internet and you’d believe she’s a sad, overweight, trashy woman with too many cats unable to snag her own boyfriend or husband. Derision […]
Watch: International doccie celebrates Jozi’s queer culture
A documentary exploring the unique queer creative scene and talent in Johannesburg is making waves around the world. Titled Out of This World, the film was produced for contemporary culture platform i-D and directed by Matt Lambert. American LGBTQ activist, musician and performance artist Mykki Blanco presents the documentary, which features a number of the […]
Indonesia | Dozens arrested in raid on gay sauna
Despite homosexuality not being illegal, up to 58 people have been arrested in a police raid on a so-called gay party in Indonesia. A number of foreigners were among those detained in Friday’s raid on a Jakarta sauna popular with gay men. It’s believed that most of those arrested have been released, but five to […]
Tom of Finland among global LGBT films for Cape Town
The Cape Town International Film Market and Festival, taking place from 12 to 21 October at the V & A Waterfront, will be a celebration of film from across the world, with a focus on inclusion and diversity. Best of all, this year’s outing will feature a strong LGBT presence. For the first time, this […]
Tshwane mayor at Pretoria Pride: “Africa must wake up”
Attending Pretoria Pride, the Mayor of Tshwane, Solly Msimanga, has called on Africa’s leaders to protect and embrace the LGBTI community. On Saturday, Msimanga joined hundreds of people for the Pride march through Centurion; believed to a first for a Gauteng mayor. Only Cape Town has previously seen a city’s mayor formally taking part in […]
UN Human Rights Office unveils global LGBTI standards for business
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has launched an unprecedented set of global standards to support the business community in tackling discrimination against lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex people. Among companies that have already indicated their support are Accenture, Baker McKenzie, BNP Paribas, The Coca-Cola Company, Deutsche Bank, EDF, EY, […]