Matthew Shepard’s mom warns of consequences of a Trump presidency
The mother of slain gay student Matthew Shepard has spoken out against Donald’s Trump’s candidacy for president of the United States. “I’ve seen what can happen as a result of hate,” says Judy Shepard in a 60 second advert in support of Hillary Clinton’s campaign that highlights Trump’s racist, violent and bigoted statements. “When I see the […]
Africa lags in largest ever global survey of attitudes towards LGBTI people
The largest ever global survey on attitudes towards LGBTI people has found that Africa is among the world’s most negative regions when it comes to sexual minorities. The report, The Personal and the Political: Attitudes towards LGBTI People around the World, surveyed nearly 100,000 individuals in 65 countries. Significantly, the survey reached environments highly hostile […]
20 years on Therapy returns for a Love Injection
Therapy, the iconic Joburg queer clubbing institution, presents LOVE INJECTION – The 20th Anniversary Reunion, brought to you by Red Bull, Mambaonline.com and Carfax, on Saturday 12 November 2016. Two decades after Therapy’s groundbreaking inception, it’s time to reconnect and bring back the music. It’s time for Therapy veterans and new fans alike to return […]
Amsterdam to host 2018 international gay rugby cup
The 2018 Bingham Cup, known as the “gay rugby world cup”, will be hosted by the city of Amsterdam. And SA’s own Jozi Cats plan to be there! To be held in June 2018, this will be the first Bingham Cup to be played in continental Europe. The Amsterdam Lowlanders beat out host bids from […]
Book of LGBTI stories launched in Botswana
A collection of 10 true-life LGBTI stories from across Botswana has been launched by the country’s LGBTI rights group. The English language book, titled Dipolelo Tsa Rona (Our Stories), published by Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana (LeGaBiBo), explores the lives of LGBTI people and recounts experiences of love, hate, coming out and hope. The […]
Tens of thousands demand repeal of same-sex marriage law in Paris
Thousands of people, including many children, took to the streets of Paris to protest against marriage equality in France on Sunday. According to an official count, around 25,000 people marched to the city’s Trocadero Plaza, near the Eiffel Tower, asserting the primacy of the “traditional family” and condemning surrogacy and abortion. They held up signs that […]
The conservatism of sexually explicit political critique
Earlier this year, Ayanda Mabulu found himself once again at the centre of a controversy sparked by another sexually explicit painting of Jacob Zuma. While several of the works displayed at Constitution Hill depicted exposed genitals or overt sex acts, it was a painting of Zuma rimming a naked Atul Gupta in the cockpit of […]
Queer Muslims gather in Cape Town for international conference
South African queer Muslim organisation The Inner Circle is hosting its 14th Annual International Retreat in Cape Town. The conference, which runs from the 14th to the 21st of October, will see a host of organisations, academics, individuals and institutes from around the world gathering to address issues facing LGBT+ Muslims. “This year’s retreat will […]
Indonesia: govt job ad bars LGBTs as gay couple arrested over Facebook picture
Rising state intolerance against LGBT people in Indonesia shows no signs of abating. On Thursday, the BBC reported that an Indonesian government job advert for a youth ambassador explicitly told LGBT people not to apply. According to the youth and sports ministry advert, applicants must be “someone physically and mentally healthy who is not involved in… […]
Jack Parow accused of making homophobic comment
Humour or homophobia? Afrikaans rapper Jack Parow has been slammed by some for seemingly suggesting that gay people aren’t very good at sport. On Thursday, Parow shared a video clip on social media relating to Australia’s one-day series defeat to South Africa in Cape Town. The video appeared to show an Australian cricketer groping a […]